314 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, SONCINO-CLASSICS GENESIS | 1:1 began — GEN3 R. Ahabah b. R. Ze'ira said: Repentance [was... GEN3 R. Ahabah b. R. Ze'ira said: Repentance [was also created before the world] as it is written, Before the mountains were brought forth, etc. Psalm 90:2, and from that very moment, Thou turnest man to contrition, and sayest: Repent, ye children of men (ibid. 3). Genesis Rabbah 1:4. SONCINO CLASSICS Share Print Source KeySONCINO-CLASSICSVerse1:1Keyword(s)beganSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 1:1 began — GEN2 Tradition teaches that God’s original intent... Previous Article GENESIS | 1:1 began — GEN4 The Rabbis teach that God created repentance... Next Article