Polygamy in the Law of Moses

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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Polygamy in the Law of Moses argues that the Mosaic Law provides implicit support for polygamy as a licit practice in the Old Testament period. This assertion is contrary to the claims of a number of contemporary influential scholars. This book examines six key texts: Exodus 21:7-11; Leviticus 18:18; Deuteronomy 17:17; 21:15-17; 22:23-29; and 25:5-10. Each of these key texts are contested by various scholars regarding their implications for understanding polygamy in the Hebrew Bible. Ryan J. Stephens provides an examination of each of these key texts as well as a critical interaction with and evaluation of counter claims made by scholars. Stephens provides clarity to the discussion of polygamy in the Hebrew Bible in support of the view that polygamy was a licit practice in the Old Testament period.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-05-22
Mått161 x 237 x 18 mm
Vikt435 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor166
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781666957976

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Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
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Dr. Stephens has written an interesting and necessary correction to an important issue, polygamy in the Old Testament. Because it is difficult to understand why God would allow for polygamy in the Old Testament, but condemn it so strongly in the New Testament, a number of contemporary prominent scholars have advanced the idea that polygamy was never really permitted in the Old Testament either. Stephens provides a scholarly response to their claims and provides fresh support for the view that the Mosaic Law permitted and regulated polygamy. While other scholars have dealt with the issue as a whole and even covered other parts of the argument, the Mosaic Law seems to have been overlooked, Stephens’ word admirably fulfils that deficiency. I highly recommend this work for those examining this important Old Testament topic.