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| − | <a href="https://mg.alhatorah.org/TanakhLab/Bereshit/18/1/18/33">Tanakh Lab</a> demonstrates that Bereshit 18 is most linguistically similar to Bereishit 24, which details the selection of Rivka as the wife of Yitzchak. This reflects the focus of both chapters on the continuity of Avraham’s family. Interestingly, the next chapter with which Bereshit 18 has most in common is Shemot 33, which concerns the forgiveness of the Jewish people for the sin of the golden calf -- another chapter that concerns continuity, in this case in the context of national continuity after devastating sin | + | <ul> |
| + | <li><a href="https://mg.alhatorah.org/TanakhLab/Bereshit/18/1/18/33">Tanakh Lab</a> demonstrates that Bereshit 18 is most linguistically similar to Bereishit 24, which details the selection of Rivka as the wife of Yitzchak. This reflects the focus of both chapters on the continuity of Avraham’s family. Interestingly, the next chapter with which Bereshit 18 has most in common is Shemot 33, which concerns the forgiveness of the Jewish people for the sin of the golden calf -- another chapter that concerns continuity, in this case in the context of national continuity after devastating sin</li> | ||
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Version as of 00:25, 5 June 2023
Biblical Parallels Index – Bereshit 18
Adam and Avraham There are many points of parallel between the stories of Adam and Avraham. Both are granted an ideal land on condition of living according to God’s will, and both stories center around themes of blessing and curse.
Articles See יחסה של פרשת אברהם והמלאכים לסיפור גן עדן ולרשעת סדום by R. Zvi Erlich for analysis of parallels between the story of Adam in Gan Eden to the story of Avraham welcoming the angels.
Parallel Narratives of Continuity
Tools
- Tanakh Lab demonstrates that Bereshit 18 is most linguistically similar to Bereishit 24, which details the selection of Rivka as the wife of Yitzchak. This reflects the focus of both chapters on the continuity of Avraham’s family. Interestingly, the next chapter with which Bereshit 18 has most in common is Shemot 33, which concerns the forgiveness of the Jewish people for the sin of the golden calf -- another chapter that concerns continuity, in this case in the context of national continuity after devastating sin
