Polygamy in the Law of Moses
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.

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Polygamy in the Law of Moses
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.

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Polygamy in the Law of Moses

Polygamy in the Law of Moses

by Ryan Stephens
Polygamy in the Law of Moses

Polygamy in the Law of Moses

by Ryan Stephens

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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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781666957976
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 05/22/2024
Pages: 166
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Ryan Stephens received his PhD in Biblical Studies OT from Gateway Seminary, and he has taught in secondary, undergraduate, and graduate institutions for over 20 years.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

List of Abbreviations

Introduction

Part I

Chapter 1: Exodus 21:7-11

Chapter 2: Leviticus 18:18

Chapter 3: Deuteronomy

Part II

Chapter 4: Polygamy in the Narrative Accounts

Conclusion

Appendix I: Wives and Concubines

Appendix II: Adultery

Bibliography

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