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Understanding Jacob’s Teachings about Plural Marriage from a Law of Moses Context
| Title | Understanding Jacob’s Teachings about Plural Marriage from a Law of Moses Context |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2017 |
| Authors | Baird, Brian J. |
| Journal | Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture |
| Volume | 25 |
| Pagination | 227-237 |
| Keywords | Jacob (Son of Lehi); Law of Moses; Levirate Marriage; Marriage; Plural Marriage; Polygamy |
| Abstract | This paper reviews the Book of Mormon prophet Jacob’s proscription against plural marriage, arguing that the verses in Jacob 2:24–30 should be interpreted in a Law of Moses context regarding levirate marriage, by which a man was responsible for marrying his dead brother’s wife if that brother died before having an heir. I also review how these verses have been used in arguments for and against plural marriage, and how levirate marriage practices worked in Mosaic tradition. |
| URL | https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/understanding-jacobs-teachings-about-plural-marriage-from-a-law-of-moses-context/ |
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