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polygyny in "biblical times"
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 19 Jul 2004 08:23:33 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal wrote:
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Allister McLaren wrote:
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Shameless diversion aside, I agree. Let’s get back to biblical principles.
How many wives and concubines did Soloman have again?
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This is very OT (excuse the pun); for a NT ref see Matthew 25:1-12: “...the
kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went
forth to meet the bridegroom....” ;)
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Relevance? (as if polygamy was a “biblical principle”).
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(I think you mean polygyny). It was certainly common in historic Israel in
“biblical times” up to the early 100s AD; 2nd wives were covered in Moses’ Laws
(see Deuteronomy 21:15-17)… I think he even had a 2nd wife~(?). I am pretty sure
modern Israel allows members of a branch of the Jewish faith take a second
wife... but this may just be a legal anachronism.
Further reading: www.biblicalpolygamy.com (I have not toured this site, but I
love the URL!).
Scott A
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Message has 3 Replies:
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| (...) The term "polygamy" has the advantage of covering both polygyny and polyandry (and being a term that most people have actually heard of). Yes, the bible really only deals with polygyny, but it can be politically advantageous to lump them (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
| | | Re: polygyny in "biblical times"
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| (...) Why don't you leave the exogesis of the Bible to those who know what they are talking about (as you obviously don't). (...) The point is moot, to Christians at least. Jesus' teaching on the subject is clear, as He quotes from Genesis (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
| | | Re: polygyny in "biblical times"
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| (...) Heh! I see your wishful thinking! However, 1 Timothy 3:2 says: "Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife,..." and 1 Timothy 3:12 says: "A deacon must be the husband of but one wife..." (both NIV). This probably (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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