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We all know the story: Cain's offering wasn't accepted, Abel's was, jealousy flared, and tragedy struck. But what about the consequences? Why a mark of protection, instead of swift...
It's not just about counting sheep; ancient Jewish thought saw numbers as keys unlocking profound spiritual truths. to one such exploration, found in the writings attributed to Phi...
It’s a question that’s puzzled thinkers for ages, and surprisingly, we find some intriguing early thoughts on it in the writings attributed to Philo of Alexandria, an important Jew...
That’s the kind of divine regret we find hinted at in Genesis 6:7, when God says, "I am indignant that I made them." Now, hold on. Does that sound. God, feeling indignant? Isn't Go...
And in the Midrash of Philo, we find a fascinating take on fate, divine justice, and the reasons behind catastrophic events like, say, the Flood. Philo addresses those who argue ag...
It's not about bloodlines or earthly possessions, according to Philo. It's something far more profound. Philo, in his Midrash, tackles this very question, and his answer might surp...
Today, let's dive into some fascinating ideas about numbers – specifically seven and two – from the writings of Philo of Alexandria, a Jewish philosopher who lived in first-century...
The ancient stories of the flood, like the one starring Noah, resonate so deeply because they speak to that very human experience. We all know the story: God saw wickedness and sen...
It's more than just annoying; some ancient wisdom traditions see it as a dangerous imbalance, a distortion of the very self. Philo, a Jewish philosopher living in Alexandria around...
