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a συνταζξις, referring to an "ordered composition" and may be understood as a didactic or systematic prose work in contrast to a speech or a dialogue. In addition, it is well-accepted that this work, alongside some of Philo's others, constitutes a commentary on the
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in its popularity. Reasons for this included its wholesale dedication to the topic of the creation of the world, its offering of the first monotheistic reading of the
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Sterling, Gregory (2013). "Different
Traditions or Emphases? The Image of God in Philo's De Opificio Mundi". In Anderson, Gary; Clements, Ruth; Satran, David (eds.).
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was dedicated), a second part on history, and a third part on legislation (such as the
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Decharneux, Baudouin S. (2017). "Divine Powers in Philo of
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218:§§29–35. Seven main components of the cosmos according to Gen 1:1–3.
239:§§72–76. Why did God use helpers to create (according to Gen 1:26)?
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262:§§134–135. On the making of man from the Earth.
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