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Subject: 
Re: polygyny in "biblical times"
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004 14:45:37 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur wrote:
  
What makes you think the “ten virgins” are “bridesmaids for the bride”?

It’s not what I think-- it is what biblical scholars think. So again-- leave the exegesis to the ones who know what they are talking about.

JOHN



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  Re: polygyny in "biblical times"
 
(...) So you don't know? Do you accept the work of these "scholars" without question? Your reply reminded me that you once said this: "I come from a traditional that believes that each and every person has direct access to God without the need of (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
  Re: polygyny in "biblical times"
 
(...) Do we have any of those here? (biblical scholars who know what they're talking about, I mean, I wasn't casting aspersions on everyone as far as knowing what they're talking about, mind you...) If we don't do we have to take your word for it on (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)

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(...) What makes you think the "ten virgins" are "bridesmaids for the bride"? Scott A (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)

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