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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| Historical References, Commentary and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). |
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Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. |
| 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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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." |
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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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| Rowold, Henry, "Homiletical
Helps on LW Series C - Old Testament," Concordia Journal, 2007.
(Section on this text begins on p. 211)
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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:
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Hymnal:
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