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BOOK OF GENESIS
GENESIS 15
1After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.
2And Abram said, O Lord God, what will you give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?
3Abram said further, To me You have given no offspring, so one born in my house will be my heir.
4And the word of the LORD came to him, saying, That one shall not be your heir; none but your own son will be your heir.
5The LORD took him outside, and said, Look now toward heaven, and count the stars, if you can number them. Then He said to him, So shall your offspring be.
6And Abram believed in the LORD; and He counted it to him for righteousness.
7He said to him, I am the LORD that brought you out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give you this land as a possession.
8But Abram said, Lord God, how shall I know that I am to possess it?
9And He said to him, Bring Me a three year old heifer, a three year old she goat, a three year old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.
10So Abram took all of these to Him, and then cut them in two, and laid each half one against another; but he did not cut the birds in two.
11When birds of prey came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.
12And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and a great dark dread overwhelmed him.
13Then the LORD said to Abram, Know for certain that your offspring shall be strangers in a land that is not theirs, and they shall be enslaved and oppressed four hundred years;
14But the nation whom they shall serve, I will judge, and afterward they will come out with great wealth.
15As for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried at a ripe old age.
16Then in the fourth generation your offspring shall return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.
17When the sun set and it was very dark, a smoking firepot with a flaming torch passed between those pieces.
18On that same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, To your offspring I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates,
19The land of the Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites,
20And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, the Rephaim,
21And the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.
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- St. Basil the Great – Hexaemeron (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: Nine homilies on the six days of creation (Genesis 1:1-31), exploring both literal and spiritual meanings. Basil emphasizes God’s omnipotence, the instantaneous nature of creation, and the cosmos’s order, integrating philosophical insights with Scripture.
- Relevance: A foundational Orthodox text, ideal for your site’s authoritative exegesis.
- Source: Available in English via Fathers of the Church series (Catholic University of America Press) or CCEL.org (public domain).
- St. Ambrose of Milan – Hexaemeron (Catholic, 4th century)
- Description: Six sermons on the creation days, heavily influenced by St. Basil but adapted for a Latin audience. Ambrose blends literal and allegorical interpretations, focusing on God’s providence and creation’s harmony.
- Relevance: A key Catholic commentary, complementing Orthodox perspectives.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Fathers of the Church series.
- St. Ephrem the Syrian – Commentary on Genesis (Orthodox/Catholic, Syriac tradition, 4th century)
- Description: A verse-by-verse exegesis of Genesis, including Genesis 1, with a focus on literal interpretation and Syriac theological traditions. Ephrem’s concise style emphasizes doctrinal fidelity and spiritual insights.
- Relevance: Bridges Catholic and Orthodox traditions, ideal for your Septuagint-based focus.
- Source: Translated in St. Ephrem the Syrian: Selected Prose Works (Catholic University of America Press).
- St. Augustine of Hippo – The Literal Meaning of Genesis (Catholic, early 5th century)
- Description: Augustine’s detailed commentary explores literal and allegorical readings, proposing that the “days” of Genesis 1 may be instantaneous or symbolic, reflecting God’s eternal act. It addresses creation’s purpose and God’s eternity.
- Relevance: A cornerstone of Catholic exegesis, offering intellectual depth.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Works of St. Augustine.
- St. John Chrysostom – Homilies on Genesis (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: A series of 67 homilies, with several covering Genesis 1, focusing on literal interpretation and moral/spiritual lessons. Chrysostom’s pastoral style makes the text accessible yet profound.
- Relevance: Widely respected in Orthodox tradition, suitable for lay readers.
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