Keywords
Jacob's teachings, plural marriage, Law of Moses, Mosaic tradition
Abstract
This paper reviews the Book of Mormon prophet Jacob’s proscription against plural marriage, arguing that the verses in Jacob 24–30 should be interpreted in a Law of Moses context regarding levirate marriage, by which a man was responsible for marrying his dead brother’s wife if that brother died before having an heir. I also review how these verses have been used in arguments for and against plural marriage, and how levirate marriage practices worked in Mosaic tradition.
Recommended Citation
Baird, Brian J.
(2017)
"Understanding Jacob’s Teachings about Plural Marriage from a Law of Moses Context,"
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: Vol. 25, Article 12.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/interpreter/vol25/iss1/12
