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Genesis
18:20-33
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NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc. |
| The Blue Letter Bible.
KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries. |
| The World
Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons. |
| Bereshit
18: Massoretic, Hebrew, Aramaic, JPS. |
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
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Navigating the Bible: Text/Rabbinic commentary
and Divrei Torah. |
| "Argument
with God," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities
of Spirit. |
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Chapter XVII of
The First Epistle to the Corinthians,
Clement of Rome (ca.
96). |
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Chapter XII, The
Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians,
Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110).
(Longer Version - 4th cent interpolation) |
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Chapter LVI,
Chapter CXXVII,
Dialogue With Trypho,
Justin
Martyr. (c 160) |
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II.11,
IV.17,
IV.26, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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II.25, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 208) |
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I.2, Ecclesiastical
History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320). |
| From John Calvin's On
Genesis. |
| From Calvin's
Commentary on Genesis. |
| From the Geneva Notes. |
| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary. |
| From Wesley's
Notes. |
| From the Commentary
on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). |
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| Contemporary References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
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Genesis 18:20-32, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series C, Ralph W.
Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. |
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"The
Scandal of the Particular: Preached at Trinity Church," guest essay
by Nora Gallagher,
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation. |
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"For
the Sake of Ten," Kosuke Koyama, The Christian Century,
1989. At Religion Online.
 | "In 1945 I stood in Tokyo,
which was devastated by the U.S. ‘s incessant bombing. Were there
not "ten righteous in that city?" |
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Eighth
Sunday after Pentecost, Faith in the Old Testament: Pentateuch and
Prophets for Pentecost,
Mark Hillmer, Word & World Texts in Context, 1998.
| "After God renews a promise, prayer
life improves." |
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"Abraham and Sodom," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. |
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"Negotiating
with God," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com:
A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
| "When we pray to God, we should take
Abraham's example to heart. Pray with a clear request, look for the logic
in the bigger picture (God's will), and persist in prayer, even when we
pray for something small." |
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"A Great
Partner for a Great Endeavor," Torah Commentary by Wendy Amsellem.
BeliefNet.
| "Along the way, Abraham learns that no one person has a
monopoly on God's covenant, and that great endeavors require great
partners." |
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| Environmental &
earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental
Stewardship Commission. |
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Parshah Vayeira, text, commentary & articles from Chassidic Masters,
sermons, etc from Chabad Lubavitch. |
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Parshas
Vayera from The Project Genesis Torah Study. Index to numerous articles and
studies on Genesis 18:1-22:24. |
| Parshat
Vayeira, articles and commentary by the Jewish Community of Atlanta, at The Torah From Dixie. |
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"The Marks
of Maturity" by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical
Studies Foundation. |
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| Articles & Background:
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Amos, Clare, "The Genesis of
Reconciliation: The Reconciliation of Genesis," Mission Studies,
2006.
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| Bolin, Thomas M.,
"The Role of Exchange in Ancient Mediterranean Religion and Its Implications
for Reading Genesis 18-19," Journal for the Study of the Old
Testament, 2004.
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| Bruckner, James K., "Justice in Scripture," Ex
Auditu, 2006.?
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| Classens, L. Juliana M., "Laughter
and Tears: Carnivalistic Overtones in the Stories of Sarah and Hagar,"
Perspectives in Religious Studies, 2005.
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| Doyle, Brian,
"'Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Sodom's Door': The Function of GTH/DLT in
Genesis 18-19," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2004.
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| Harrisville, Roy A., "God's Mercy -- Tested,
Promised, Done! An Exposition of Genesis 18:20-32; Luke 11:1-13;
Colossians 2:6-15," Interpretation, 1977.
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| van Hattem, Willem C., "Once Again: Sodom and
Gomorrah," Biblical Archaeologist, 1981.
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| Hillmer, Mark,
"Faith in the Old Testament: Pentateuch and Prophets for Pentecost,"
Word & World, 1998.
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| Koyama, Kosuke, "'For the Sake of
Ten,'" The Christian Century, 1989.
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| Levine, Nachman,
"Sarah/Sodom: Birth, Destruction, and Synchronic Tradition," Journal
for the Study of the Old Testament, 2006.
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| Macdonald, Nathan,
"Listening to Abraham--Listening to Yhwh: Divine Justice and Mercy in
Genesis 18:16-33," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2004.
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| ben Zvi, Ehud, "The Dialogue between Abraham and YHWH
in Gen. 18:23-32: A Historical-Critical Analysis," Journal for the
Study of the Old Testament, 1992.
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| Reviews:
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Review: Lothar Ruppert, Genesis, ein kritischer und theologischer
Kommentar: 11,27 - 25, 18. Echter Verlag, 2002. Reviewed by David L.
Petersen in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature. (Review is in
English.) |
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Review:
Tammi J. Schneider, Sarah: Mother of Nations. Continuum, 2004. Review
by Carol Dempsey, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005. |
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| Sermons:
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| With Children:
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"Abraham -
Father of Many Nations," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons),
coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"Abraham Bargains
with God," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise
Christian Center. |
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| Drama:
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"Lot"
monologue, Ross Olson. |
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art, Genesis 18:26, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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Clip Art, Julius
Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission Collection, Wisconsin
Evangelical Lutheran Synod. |
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| Hymns and Music:
| Hymns, midi files, scores at Blue Letter Bible/Cyber
Hymnal:
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