Was homosexuality condemned because it was connected with idolatry?
PROBLEM: Some argue that the biblical condemnations used against
homosexuality were because of the temple cult-prostitutes who were
associated with these idolatrous practices (Deuteronomy 23:17). They
insist that homosexuality as s... [ Continue Reading ]
Why was usury (interest) forbidden only on some but not on all Jews?
PROBLEM: In Exodus 22:25, lending money with interest was only
forbidden with the poor. But, here in Deuteronomy 23:19 it is
forbidden with any other Jew. This raises two problems. First, why the
change? Second, why the partiality... [ Continue Reading ]