Content on Exodus 21:15
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Does Exodus 21 Sanction Abortion?
It is sometimes claimed that Exodus 21:22-23 provides evidence that a fetus is not entitled to the same legal protection as the mother, and, therefore, is not treated as an equal “person.” Is this an accurate exegesis of the text?
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The Harshness of the Old Testament Era
Some have strongly criticized the Old Testament for the “harshness” that characterized some of its laws and practices. Let us briefly consider this matter.
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What About Jephthah’s Vow?
The article discusses the controversial interpretation of Jephthah’s vow in the Old Testament where it is debated whether he sacrificed his daughter as a burnt offering or devoted her to the service of Jehovah.
