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Now, while scholars debate the exact authorship of this particular midrash, let's explore the gem it offers (The Midrash of Philo 20). The passage focuses on how the sacred writers...
Philo, in his unique way, dives into this very question, and his insights, drawn from his interpretation of scripture, are surprisingly relevant even today. He speaks of two kinds ...
Take the phrase, "Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed" (Genesis 9:6). Sounds simple enough. An eye for an eye. But is it really that simple? The ancient rabb...
The ancient sages certainly thought so. And they weren't afraid to use vivid language to make the point. Take this passage from the Midrash of Philo. It's a bit intense, but stick ...
It’s more than just a pretty arc of color after the rain, especially when we look at it through the lens of ancient Jewish thought. The Torah tells us that after the flood, God set...
Take, for instance, that cryptic line in Genesis 15:16: "For the sins of the Amorites were not as yet completed." What does that even mean? It's a verse that on the surface seems s...
Let's delve into a fascinating interpretation of Sarah's complaint against Abraham in the Midrash of Philo, a window into the complexities of relationships and the pursuit of wisdo...
Our story revolves around a "wise man" – and we aren't explicitly told who, which almost makes him universal. He's speaking about a woman who has conceived a child with him. Now, h...
It's a practice deeply rooted in Jewish law, but when you really stop and think about it, some tough questions arise. Philo, the 1st-century Jewish philosopher from Alexandria, gra...
