Condemnation and Grace: Polygamy and Concubinage in the Old Testament

Authors

Richard M. Davidson, Andrews UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2015

Keywords

Polygamy in the Old Testament, Concubinage in the Old Testament, Grace

Abstract

Although the Old Testament frankly documents a departure from the Edenic model of sexuality in actual practice, Mosaic legislation prohibits polygamy/concubinage as part of universal moral law. Moreover, within the narratives involving plural marriage, the divinely inspired writers invariably embed their tacit condemnation of the practice.

Journal Title

Christian Research Journal

Volume

38

Issue

5

First Page

32

Last Page

37

First Department

Old Testament

Recommended Citation

Davidson, Richard M., "Condemnation and Grace: Polygamy and Concubinage in the Old Testament" (2015). Faculty Publications. 69.
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/pubs/69

Acknowledgements

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