Tag Archives: Creation

Was there Natural Evil in Eden? (Phun with Philo)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Daniel R. Streett

In Questions on Genesis 1.14 Philo addresses the question of why the garden Paradise was in need of a man to cultivate it and guard it (Gen 2:15, ἐργάζεσθαι αὐτὸν καὶ φυλάσσειν) since it was, after all, planted by God … Continue reading →

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Philo’s Rejection of Six-Day Creationism

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Daniel R. Streett

The Controversy Creation, evolution and the interpretation of Genesis 1-3 are perennial hot-button issues in the American cultural and theological scene. Among evangelicals, the debate over the genre of Genesis 1-3 has recently reached a fever pitch. Some argue that … Continue reading →

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Resources on Philo of Alexandria

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Daniel R. Streett

I hope to have semi-regular posts on Philo of Alexandria and some of his more notable readings of Scripture. I enjoy reading through Philo in my spare time (in translation, of course—reading Philo in Greek is not “pleasure reading” for … Continue reading →

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Creatio ex Invisibili? (LXX Texts of Note 2)

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Daniel R. Streett

This post is the second in a series where I note Septuagintal passages of interest to students of Christian origins; e.g. texts where the New Testament quotes an LXX reading significantly different from the Masoretic reading, or texts where the … Continue reading →

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