The Midrash of Philo 6:1

The Midrash of Philo 6:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Why the woman first touched the tree and ate of its fruit, and the man afterwards, receiving it from her? (Genesis 3:6).

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