Polygamy and the Church

Authors

Willard Burce, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

4-1-1963

Document Type

Article

Keywords

polygamy, baptism, polygamous, christian, faith, new guinea, monogamy, lutheran

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Polygamy is a common practice among the Enga uibcs of Wabag, New Guinea. A survey a few years ago showed that nearly 30 percent of Enga marriages were polygamous.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

2 Corinthians 5:17; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:31; Exodus 21:9; 1 Corinthians 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:4; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6; Ephesians 5:22-33; Matthew 5:32; 1 Corinthians 7:39; Romans 7:2; Mark 1:4; Acts 2:38; Acts 14:15;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Burce, Willard (1963) "Polygamy and the Church," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 34, Article 23.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol34/iss1/23