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Most Judeo-Christian and Muslim cultures believe that polygamy began in Biblical times, as it is recorded in several stories of The Bible and Quran, most noteably those of Abraham and Jacob.
It is recognized by scholars as a common practice in ancient times, but as very few records exist from that long ago, we don't know the first person who practiced polygamy.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe first polygamist on record is Lamech, who married two wives, Adah and Zillah. Lamech was Adam and Eve's great great great great grandson. This lineage and marriage is mentioned in Genesis 4:18-24.
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∙ 12y agoThe first polygamist on record is Lamech, who married two wives, Adah and Zillah. Lamech was Adam and Eve's great great great great grandson. This lineage marriage is mentioned in Genesis 4:18-24.
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∙ 12y agoThe earliest mention of polygamy is with Lamech, in Genesis chapter 4 in the Bible. He married two women, Ada and Zillah.
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∙ 13y agoPolygamy is found in the history of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, which all share the traditions of Abraham, Jacob (Israel), and other ancient characters who practiced polygamy.
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How polygamy develop?
It couldhave started in the b.c period and loyal people keeping concubines.
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.
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
Do Jehovah witnesses study polygamy?
Study polygamy or practice polygamy? JWs dont do either one :)
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.
Polygamy is illegal in the United States .?
Yes. Polygamy is illegal in the United States. Each state has their own definition of what counts as polygamy.
Should polygamy remain a part of your culture?
Polygamy should not be in our culture.
Where is polygamy and polyandry in the same country?
Polyandry is a type of polygamy. Polygamy is the act of having multiple spouses. Polyandry is more specific, a woman having multiple husbands. Therefore, wherever there is polyandry, there is also polygamy.
What amendment is polygamy in?
Polygamy is not in any amendment, it was outlawed by a Supreme Court decision.
