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Yes. Polygamy was even permitted in the time of Christ. It was only after the influence of the Roman Empire that multiple marriage arrangements became discouraged.
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When was Jacob permitted to marry Rebecca?
Jacob was never permitted to marry Rebecca since she was his mother.
Did Jacob practice polygamy in the old testament?
Yes. Jacob had four wives. Jacob married Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah.
What is the general term for a marriage in which can have several husbands or wives at the same time?
Polygamy .
Was polygamy allowed in biblical times?
Yes. Polygamy was allowed and even common among many Biblical groups in several different time periods, generally in the Old Testament. It was also not allowed and frowned upon by other groups in the same time period. Practicing polygamists in the Bible include Abraham, Solomon, David, and Jacob.
Do you think Polygamy is an ancient practice or aboriginal trait?
Polygamy has been around for a long time, there is nothing new about it.
What religion practiced polygamy?
Groups of Mormons that have splintered from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints allow polygamy. The main body of the church is in no way connected to what are called "Mormon Fundamentalists" and does not practice polygamy. Polygamy (specifically Polygyny or one man having more than one wife) is also permitted in most forms of Islam.
Why is Polygamy is a crime?
In most nations, polygamy is illegal. Polygamy is only legally accepted in a handful of African, Middle Eastern, and Asian nations.Answer:Many forms of marriage are not usual (and technically illegal) in western culture such as polygamy and polyamoory, however as the status hurts no one the law is rather unwilling to step into smoothly functioning families. Unless one or more of the partners complains there is generally no relation to outsider reports of such arrangement.It should be noted that serail polygamy (one spouse after another) is permitted in almost all societies and cultural groups except rare Christian examples which prohibit divource.
Who or what is the key person or founder for polygamy?
The first documented person to practice polygamy is Lamech in the Old Testament of the Bible. His marriage to two wives is found in Genesis 4. Many other men in the Bible practiced polygamy, such as Abraham, Solomon, David, and Jacob. Polygamy is also found in many societies which do not believe in the Bible, and in most cases that practice dates to ancient times before written history.
Why was polygamy common in the past?
In earlier days men were supposed to go out for work or war. Hence mortality rate of men were lower meaning the ratio of menfolk to womenfolk was more. Hence polygamy was permitted in those days.
What year was polygamy outlawed in the USA?
It was Banned in the United States by the Merrill Act in 1862 Uh, no. there is no such thing as the Merrill act. it is called the Morrill act of 1862 and has nothing to do with polygamy. The United States federal government does not ban polygamy. However every state does ban it in one form or another.
Being married to several people at the same time is?
Polygamy.
What is meant by the term polygamy?
In some cultures, polygamy is the normal practice. Mormons used to practice polygamy. I don't think polygamy would be right for me. Tomas defended polygamy, as having multiple wives suited him. Polygamy is not an accepted practice in mainstream LDS. Polygamy is outlawed in most of the 50 states.
