Genesis
18:20-33
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Navigating the Bible: Text/Rabbinic commentary and Divrei Torah.
- Chapter XVII of The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Clement of Rome (ca. 96).
- Chapter XII, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Longer Version - 4th cent interpolation)
- Chapter LVI, Chapter CXXVII, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
- II.11, IV.17, IV.26, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- II.25, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
- I.2, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075.
- 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).
- Contemporary References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Commentary,
Genesis 18:20-32, Samuel Glere, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
- "This week's first lesson moves the narrative from a divine encounter under the terebinths at Mamre to the road to Sodom."
- "The Politics of Divine Judgment and Mercy," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2016.
- "In prayer, in labor for justice, in pursuit of righteousness, in bearing of witness, we stay judgment and bring blessing, confident in the strength of divine mercy."
- Commentary,
Genesis 18:20-32, Sara Koenig, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "Based on God's own words, we can say with certainty that God does not operate in a vacuum but out of concern and care for the sake of the righteous."
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Commentary,
Genesis 18:20-32, Jacqueline E. Lapsley, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- "What I love about this passage is the way in which Abraham appeals to God's better nature, as one does when one is trying to persuade someone with power to do the right thing."
- Genesis 18:20-32, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series C, Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
- "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, 2007.
-
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."
- "Abraham and Sodom," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
-
Parashat Va-yera, Rabbi David Ackerman, Jewish Theological Seminary
Commentary, 2008.
- "We, like Abraham, don't always know where we're headed. And like Abraham, we walk in order to learn, in Aviva Zornberg's rich words, 'what it means not (yet) to be shown, to be told.'"
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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."
- Environmental & earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental Stewardship Commission.
- Parshah Vayeira, text, commentary & articles from Chassidic Masters, sermons, etc from Chabad Lubavitch.
- 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.
- "Marks of Maturity" by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
- Commentary,
Genesis 18:20-32, Samuel Glere, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
- Articles & Background:
- Abraham and Sarah, and Sodom(y) and Gomorrah from And Adam Knew Eve: A Dictionary of Sex in the Bible.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes
direct links).
- Allard, Silas Webster, "In the Shade of the Oaks of Mamre: hospitality as a framework for the engagemeent between Christians and Muslims," Political Theology,
2012.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Amos, Clare, "The Genesis of
Reconciliation: The Reconciliation of Genesis," Mission Studies,
2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - 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.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Bruckner, James K., "Justice in Scripture," Ex
Auditu, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Classens, L. Juliana M., "Laughter
and Tears: Carnivalistic Overtones in the Stories of Sarah and Hagar,"
Perspectives in Religious Studies, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - 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.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Greidanus, Sidney, "Detecting Plot Lines: The Key to
Preaching the Genesis Narratives," Calvin Theological Journal,
2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - 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.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - van Hattem, Willem C., "Once Again: Sodom and
Gomorrah," Biblical Archaeologist, 1981.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hillmer, Mark,
"Faith in the Old Testament: Pentateuch and Prophets for Pentecost,"
Word & World, 1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - "Homiletical Helps," Concordia Journal, 2010. (Section on this text begins on page 184)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Koyama, Kosuke, "'For the Sake of
Ten,'" The Christian Century, 1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Levine, Nachman,
"Sarah/Sodom: Birth, Destruction, and Synchronic Tradition," Journal
for the Study of the Old Testament, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Macdonald, Nathan,
"Listening to Abraham--Listening to Yhwh: Divine Justice and Mercy in
Genesis 18:16-33," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Niehoff, Maren R., "Mother and Maiden, Sister and
Spouse, Sarah in Philonic Midrash," Harvard Theological Review,
2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Rowold, Henry, "Homiletical
Helps on LW Series C - Old Testament," Concordia Journal, 2007.
(Section on this text begins on p. 211)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Wheaton, Byron, "Focus and Structure in the Abraham
Narratives," Trinity Journal, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Zucker, David J., "Isaac: a life of bitter laughter," Jewish Bible Quarterly 2012.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - 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.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Allard, Silas Webster, "In the Shade of the Oaks of Mamre: hospitality as a framework for the engagemeent between Christians and Muslims," Political Theology,
2012.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- "Abraham - Father of Many Nations," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
- "Abraham Bargains with God," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
- Drama:
- "Lot" monologue, Ross Olson.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, Genesis 18:26, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns, midi files, scores at Blue Letter Bible/Cyber Hymnal:
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Study links and resources for the Book of Genesis
