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Data Over Dogma
Episode 44: Biblical Marriage With Jennifer Bird
Feb 5, 2024
Dr. Jennifer Bird, author of Marriage in the Bible, sheds light on biblical conceptions of marriage, debunking the oversimplified notion of 'one man, one woman.' Topics include debates on biblical marriage, objectification of women, power dynamics, societal constructs, double standards in church upbringing, polygamy in the Bible, selective focus on passages, translation of 'Pornea,' and Augustine's influence on Christian views of sex.
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- The common belief of marriage being solely between one man and one woman is not reflected in the Bible, where polygamy was normative.
- The definition of sexual immorality (porneia) is subjective and does not necessarily encompass all sexual acts.
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Challenging Traditional Views of Marriage
In this podcast episode, the guest speaker, Dr. Jennifer Bird, challenges traditional views of marriage by examining the Bible's portrayal of marriage. She highlights that the common belief of marriage being solely between one man and one woman is not reflected in the Bible, where polygamy was normative. She questions the definition of sexual immorality (porneia) and emphasizes the subjective nature of what is considered inappropriate or dirty. Dr. Bird also criticizes the assumption that the celibate apostle Paul's views on sex and marriage should be authoritative, as he expresses a negative view of all sexual acts.
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