Philo of Alexandria: The First-Century Key to Genesis

Philo of Alexandria: The First-Century Key to Genesis

June 8, 2026 · 1h 28m · Episode 363

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Christopher Enoch explores the interpretations of Philo of Alexandria regarding the Genesis creation account.

Join Christopher Enoch for a deep historical and theological exploration of Philo of Alexandria. Discover how this first-century Jewish contemporary of Jesus interpreted the Genesis creation account, the firmament, and the spiritual blueprint of the cosmos. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:19 Why Six Days? The Perfect Number 14:04 The Unified Day (Echad vs Rishon) 17:52 The Incorporeal Model of Creation 30:21 Time and the Creation of Heaven 50:15 The Firmament & Ancient Cosmology 55:47 Plants, Seeds, and Seasons 1:04:14 Did It Rain Before Noah? (Mist vs Rain)

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