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Besorah Philippos — 18. Paradise, the Tree, and Human-Made Elohim

Work ID: 6a9d6c656f7fbbdc98e6d9a1 · Chapter ID: 6a9d6c65cb7d97685d959e8a · Canonical title: Besorah Philippos

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Two trees in Paradise become symbolic of animal-like generation and true human generation.

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Adam's eating is interpreted as descent into animality and the later worship of animal forms.

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The text turns the image against idolatry: humans make elohim and then bow to their own products.

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True generation is contrasted with mere manufacture; works display power, while children emerge from rest.

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In the coming order, social relations are reversed and the children of the bridal chamber are associated with a single name: Rest.

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