The Lessons of Schwagerehe

Authors

Edward E. Busch, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

11-1-1973

Document Type

Article

Keywords

marriage, missouri synod, pastor, lutheran, becker, schwagerehe, synodical

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Traditional interpretations of Bible passages can have very long lives and can survive strong challenges if they are rooted deeply enough in the culture of a people. A case in point is the idea of Schruagerehe or marriage of in-laws.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

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

Leviticus 18:6-18; Genesis 2:23; Romans 16:17; 1 Timothy 6:3-5; Matthew 7:15; Matthew 12:30; Acts 19:8-10; 1 Corinthians 1:10; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Galatians 1:6-9; Titus 3:10;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Busch, Edward E. (1973) "The Lessons of Schwagerehe," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 44, Article 32.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol44/iss1/32