Levirate Marriage

About this episode

This episode explores the complexities of Levirate marriage as described in the Old Testament, examining why it both forbids and requires a man to marry his deceased brother's widow.

Why does the Old Testament simultaneously forbid and require a man to marry his dead brother's widow?

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephen Gauthier, Alex Wilgus

Topics covered

• Old Testament
• Levirate Marriage
• marriage customs
• biblical law
• family obligations

Keywords

• Levirate Marriage
• Old Testament
• marriage
• biblical law
• family duty

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Old Testament

Books & works: Levirate Marriage

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