BI390 Biblical Sexual Ethics

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Dr. David Instone-Brewer examines how marriage, divorce, polygamy, homosexuality and other topics are addressed in the Bible by looking at both the text of Scripture and the context in which Scripture was written. “Translating from Hebrew or the Greek into English is only half of the job of translation,” he says. “You also have to translate the context that it came from.” From ancient Near Eastern marriage laws that were literally written in stone to the sexual practices that were accepted and not accepted in Rome, Dr. Instone-Brewer paints a picture of how Old and New Testament Jewish culture compared to other cultures of the time. He shows how understanding this context illuminates the truth of Scripture and helps us discern what ethics God had for His people in the past and what He has for us today.

Introduction

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

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Marriage

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Introduction to Marriage

Introduction to Marriage

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Divorce in the Old Testament

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Breaking a Contract

Breaking a Contract

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Divorce in Jesus’ Teaching

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Divorce Should Never Happen

Divorce Should Never Happen

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Divorce in Paul’s Teaching

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Putting Jesus and Paul Together

Putting Jesus and Paul Together

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Remarriage

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Remarriage in the Ancient Near East

Remarriage in the Ancient Near East

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Intermarriage

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Marriages of the Patriarchs

Marriages of the Patriarchs

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Polygamy

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Polygamy in the Old Testament

Polygamy in the Old Testament

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Abortion and Child Abuse

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A Personal Note

A Personal Note

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Homosexuality

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Introduction to Homosexuality

Introduction to Homosexuality

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Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Summary

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