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David Resnick, "Empowered or Abused: The Bible's Plan to Stop Battlefield Rape and Reduce Sexual Abuse" (BfoT, 2025)

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Exploring the 'Beautiful Captive' Law and Its Contemporary Consequences

This chapter explores the historical and modern implications of battlefield rape and sexual abuse in biblical texts, focusing on the 'beautiful captive' law from Deuteronomy. It highlights the delicate balance between the needs of soldiers and the dignity of women, contextualizing these issues within contemporary events.

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