Philo Asks What Kind of Being Was the First Human

The Midrash of Philo 7:1

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

What is the man who was created? And how is that man distinguished who was made after the image of God? (Genesis 2:7).

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Creation Humor Adam Eve Torah Mysticism

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