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On Polygamy in the Scriptures and Reformed Church History
The Westminster Confession, in chapter 24.1, states: Some have also quoted Leviticus 18:18 against polygamy, though I understand this is disputed: And 1 Timothy 3:2: However, the scriptures are full of examples of polygamy, and like divorce, the Mosaic law allows also for polygamy. This...- Sam Jer
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Of marrying a spouses kindred nearer in blood than you may your own
The Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter XXIV, section IV: Marriage ought not to be within the degrees of consanguinity or affinity forbidden in the Word;a nor can such incestuous marriages ever be made lawful by any law of man, or consent of parties, so as those persons may live together as...- Sam Jer
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