Concordia Theological Monthly
Article Title
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
