Numerous scholars have argued that Leviticus 18:18 prohibits not just sororal polygyny (a polygamous marriage between a man and two women who are sisters) but polygamy generally. In this video, we unpack the historical and textual evidence that supports this view. We also address a polygamy advocate's objections to this interpretation.
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Brian Somers
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Watching David's latest video, I had a number of thoughts. One thought was that when he flashed his list of references it was up and down so fast I had to backtrack and pause it to read it.
Second, David was dismissive of the fact that no penalty was listed for breaking Leviticus 18:18. The viewer needs to compare the list of penalties given in Leviticus 20 with the prohibitions of Leviticus 18. There is no penalty in Leviticus 20 for Lev. 18:18. Why is that?
Third David extols scholars that agree with him and dismisses scholars that contradict his narrative. I have to admit that scholars criticize earh other all the time. I have read a number of scholarly works and I know what the expected format is. Honest scholarship should acknowledge others' criticisms and address them forthrightly. David only calls Pete "my critic" and never acknowledges his name, whereas Pete calls him Wilbur. Pete Rambo is secure enough to acknowledge those who contradict him. David's insecurity comes through.
Fourth, David is terribly fond of the Qumran community. That community promoted ritual purity and was ascetic in some ways. He has dismissed the great Jewish sages such as Rashi, Maimon (Rambam), Nachmanides (Ramban). David ignores scholars that demonstrate that polygyny was much more common than we thought. If polygyny was as rare as as he implies via using the Qumran citation, then for what reason should Justin Martyr or Tertullian write their papers against polygamy and in favor of monogamy??
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