BibleProject How Jesus Responded to the Divorce Debate
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Mar 25, 2024 
Tim Mackie, Lead Scholar at BibleProject, and Jeannine Brown, a New Testament professor at Bethel University, dive into Jesus' teachings on divorce from the Sermon on the Mount. They explore the historical context of Deuteronomy 24, revealing how Jesus challenges conventional views on divorce. The conversation sheds light on covenant loyalty, ethical implications, and the impact of these teachings on women in first-century society. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for compassion and understanding in navigating modern divorce issues.
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Pharisees' Test
- The Pharisees tested Jesus's stance on divorce, not to learn but to trap him in the ongoing debate.
- Their loaded question aimed to categorize him and divide his followers, highlighting the controversy's divisiveness.
Two Schools of Thought
- The Torah's ambiguity on divorce sparked debate between the House of Shammai and the House of Hillel.
- Shammai advocated for divorce only in cases of adultery, while Hillel permitted it for any reason, even minor offenses.
Divorce Power Imbalance
- In first-century Jewish culture, only men could initiate divorce.
- This gave women limited power, making them vulnerable in the case of any-cause divorce.
