The Biblical Case for Polygamy: The Bible Texts Kindle Edition

Polygyny is no longer a fringe question people can pretend does not exist. As the subject gains attention both in the culture and in religious discussion, The Biblical Case for Polygamy asks whether the common Christian rejection of it is truly based on Scripture, or on inherited Catholic tradition.For generations, Christians have been taught that monogamy is the only biblical model for marriage. That belief is usually presented as settled truth. But when the text itself is examined closely, the case is not nearly as simple as many have been led to believe.This book takes readers into one of the most controversial and least honestly examined subjects in biblical discussion. Focusing specifically on polygyny, (one man with multiple wives,) it explores whether Scripture actually condemns the practice, or whether later religious tradition has spoken more loudly than the Bible itself.Inside this book, you will examine:* the historical and cultural world in which the Bible was written* the marriages of Abraham, Jacob, David, Solomon, and over 32 other biblical figures* Mosaic laws that regulate households involving more than one wife* the difference between what Scripture records, permits, regulates, and forbids* the arguments commonly used against polygyny in modern Christian teaching* New Testament passages often cited against plural marriage* whether the rejection of polygyny is truly biblical, or largely traditionalThis is not a shallow defense of lust, nor is it an attempt to stir controversy for its own sake. It is a serious challenge to a deeply protected assumption. Rather than leaning on slogans, emotional reactions, or church tradition, The Biblical Case for Polygamy goes back to the Biblical text and asks readers to deal honestly with what is actually there.The result is a direct and thought-provoking study that will challenge both critics and supporters of polygyny. Whether you agree with its conclusions or not, this book will force you to confront an uncomfortable question: has the church condemned something that the Bible itself never condemns?If you are willing to question inherited assumptions, examine Scripture in context, and follow the evidence where it leads, The Biblical Case for Polygamy will give you a perspective most readers have never been allowed to consider. Read more