The Sean McDowell Show Genocide. Slavery. Polygamy: DENNIS PRAGER on Tough OT Questions
Nov 1, 2024
Dennis Prager, a renowned Jewish talk show host and author of the Rational Bible, dives deep into challenging Old Testament questions. He discusses the moral implications of genocide and slavery in biblical texts, shedding light on their complexities. The conversation explores polygamy's portrayal and the transformative influence of the Torah on moral history. Prager emphasizes the need for compassion while navigating faith and modern societal issues, making connections between Judaism and Christianity.
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Torah's Importance
- Dennis Prager, a Jewish commentator, values the Torah (first five books of the Old Testament) as divinely inspired.
- He believes it's foundational to both Judaism and Christianity.
Reasons for Divine Origin
- Dennis Prager argues for the Torah's divine origin, citing its revolutionary ideas.
- These include God creating nature, loving your neighbor, the Ten Commandments, and banning human sacrifice.
Polygamy in the Torah
- While the Torah presents monogamy as the ideal, it doesn't explicitly condemn polygamy.
- The negative consequences of polygamy are illustrated through stories like those of Jacob, Solomon, and David.