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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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- The Torah establishes a moral framework that distinguishes between the ethical treatment of individuals and the historical contexts of practices like slavery and violence.
- While polygamy is acknowledged in the Bible, it is portrayed negatively to illustrate the ideal of monogamous relationships evolving over time.
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The Divine Inspiration of the Torah
The Torah, comprising the first five books of the Bible, is viewed as a revolutionary text that fundamentally transformed moral and ethical standards in human history. The concept that God created nature, instead of being a part of it, set a precedent that distinguished the monotheistic God from the nature gods of ancient civilizations. Key commandments such as 'love your neighbor as yourself' and the revolutionary abolition of human sacrifice highlight the moral framework established by the Torah, which also emphasizes the importance of rest even for animals. This framework laid the groundwork for the development of both Judaism and Christianity, making the argument that the Torah serves as a crucial foundation for both faiths.
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