The Theopolis Podcast
Episode 699: A Man Shall Not Take His Father's Wife (Deuteronomy 22:28-30)
Feb 8, 2024
Peter Leithart, James Bejon, Jeff Meyers, and Alastair Roberts discuss various aspects of sexual sins and illicit relationships in Deuteronomy 22. They explore the association between these laws and the seventh commandment, the requirement for reparations in cases of seduction, and the role of families in these matters. The chapter also delves into the negative consequences of publicly shaming individuals who have confessed and repented of their sins, the importance of addressing sensitive issues within the church community, and the parallels between seducing Israel in biblical times and attacking the church today.
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- The podcast explores the symbolic laws of forbidden mixtures in Deuteronomy, connecting them to adultery and the seventh commandment.
- The discussion also covers the exclusion of eunuchs and other categories of people from the assembly, expanding beyond the focus on the seventh commandment.
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Forbidden Mixtures and Adultery Laws
In the podcast episode, the discussion focuses on the section in Deuteronomy that deals with the ten commandments and specifically the seventh word. It explores the symbolic laws of forbidden mixtures and their connection to adultery, which is the focal point of the seventh commandment. The examples of sexual infidelity and illicit encounters are examined, highlighting various categories of women and men and the consequences of those actions.
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