The New Evangelicals Podcast 143. Why You Don't Want A Biblical Marriage // Jennifer Bird
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May 23, 2023 In this episode, Tim sits down with Dr. Jennifer Bird, a PHD researcher on the concept of marriage in the Bible. Dr. Bird challenges the validity of evangelical proof-texts for 'biblical marriage', explains why the words 'husband' and 'wife' don't belong in English translations of Genesis, and discusses how the Biblical depiction of marriage is driven by ownership, rather than love.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Challenging Stereotypes about Biblical Marriage with Dr. Jennifer Bird
02:33 • 3min
Exploring the Complexity of Christian Identity
05:49 • 5min
Biblical Marriage and Its Contradictions
10:50 • 20min
The Debate on Divorce and Queer Marriage
30:29 • 13min
Understanding Marriage and Sexual Restraint in the Bible
43:22 • 5min
Exploring Sexual Morality
47:53 • 21min
Interpreting the Bible: Challenges and Frustrations
01:09:06 • 15min
A Conversation About Reconciling Different Perspectives in the Christian Tradition
01:24:11 • 3min