Eight Sermons on the Book of Genesis
Publisher: Holy Cross Orthodox Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Brookline, MA
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9781885652737
Table of contents: title: Sermon one. On fasting, on the reason why Moses began his account with heaven and earth, and on almsgiving; title: Sermon two. In the same text, why in the case of sun, moon, sky and other things he said, Let it be, but in the case of the human being Let us make. And in the phrase in the image means; title: Sermon three. In the same text, what is the meaning of the phrase in our likeness, why is it that though God told us to govern the wild animals, we do not, and that it arises from deep solitude; title: Sermon four. In the same text, the fact that sin introduced three forms of slavery, and in reference to indifferent listeners and those who do not honor their parents; title: Sermon five. In the same text, that we are not punished on Adam's account, that the benfits accruing through him are greater than the troubles, and against those who bypass the poor; title: Sermon six. In the same text, that before eating from the tree of knowledge Adam knew good and evil, and on the need to poner at home what is said in church; title: Sermon seven. In the same text, why is the tree called "tree of the knowledge of good and evil"? And what is the meaning of the verse "Today you will be with me in paradise"?; title: Sermon eight. In the same text, on the stormy weather, on the assembly of bishops. on the giving of the commandment ot Adam, and the fact that being given the law was a mark of great solicitude