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Polygamy is shown in the Old Testament as a custom among the Jews, at least for those who could afford more than one wife. The Bible does not really provide an end to polygamy.
The practice of polygamy was abandoned by European Jews around 1000 CE, but continued amongst some Middle Eastern Jews until well into the twentieth century.
The early Christians adopted the pagan practice of monogamy. The ancient pagans generally disapproved of polygamy, although they did not actually consider it illegal.
However, The New Testament states that a leader of the church should only have one wife, which leads us to believe that this practice (to live without polygamy) is proper if the head of the church is to follow it.
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∙ 11y agoIt's less endorsed in the New Testament.
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Do Jehovah witnesses study polygamy?
Study polygamy or practice polygamy? JWs dont do either one :)
Who or what is the key person or founder for polygamy?
The first documented person to practice polygamy is Lamech in the Old Testament of the Bible. His marriage to two wives is found in Genesis 4. Many other men in the Bible practiced polygamy, such as Abraham, Solomon, David, and Jacob. Polygamy is also found in many societies which do not believe in the Bible, and in most cases that practice dates to ancient times before written history.
Do Mennonites practice polygamy?
Answer: Since Mennonites follow the teachings of the Christian scriptures, the Bible, they have only one wife, for life.
The dates polygamy started and ended?
Since the topic of your question falls under "Bible", the first clear mention of polygamy in the Bible is; Genesis 4:19 And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
Is it a sin if polygamy is done in a christian home?
The vast majority of Christians believe that polygamy is immoral, although there are some Christians that support the practice. It all depends on your own interpretation of the Bible.
How many times is paligamy in New Testament?
paligamy is not an English word. Maybe you mean polygamy. This word does not occur in the Bible either.
Where is polygamy legal in the US?
no where in the US is it legal to practice polygamy
Does the Sihk faith allow Polygamy?
No it does not allow Polygamy
How do you write a sentence with the word polygamy?
Here are some sentences using the word 'polygamy': Someone who is married to more than one person is practicing polygamy. Many cultures in Africa practice polygamy. Polygamy is illegal in the United States.
Is there still polygamy in the world?
Yes, there is still polygamy in the world.
Is polygamy illegal in china?
Yes. Polygamy is illegal in China.
Is it a sin to have more than one wife at a time according to the Bible?
This is a gray area. Many of the "good guys" in the Bible had multiple wives, and they also had slaves, but polygamy as well as slavery no longer have the religious justification that they once did.
