Tag: Ancient Israelite law
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Did the Bible Really Command a Woman to Marry Her Rapist?
In the Old Testament, Deuteronomy 22:28-29 has sparked modern debates over mandatory marriage for victims of rape. Despite its shocking appearance, this law is often misunderstood. Scholars argue that the Hebrew term ‘seizes’ does not always imply violence and suggests this passage addresses different types of illicit relations.