Genesis 18:20-33

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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  • 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.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Navigating the Bible: Text/Rabbinic commentary and Divrei Torah.
  • "Argument with God," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
  • 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 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).
• Contemporary References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • 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.
  • "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?"
  • 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.'"
  • "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."
  • "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.
  • "The Marks of Maturity" by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
• Articles & Background:
  • Abraham and Sarah, and Sodom(y) and Gomorrah from And Adam Knew Eve: A Dictionary of Sex in the Bible.
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  • 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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  • Niehoff, Maren R., "Mother and Maiden, Sister and Spouse, Sarah in Philonic Midrash," Harvard Theological Review, 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:
  • 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.)
  • Review: Tammi J. Schneider, Sarah: Mother of Nations. Continuum, 2004. Review by Carol Dempsey, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
• Sermons:
  • "Bargaining with God," John Jewell, 2001.
• 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:
  • Hymns, midi files, scores at Blue Letter Bible/Cyber Hymnal:
    • Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right
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