Book of jacob polygamy

Polygamy created a system where a higher percentage of women and men got married compared to the national average at the time. Morality and marriage in the book of mormon religious studies. There are only two other places in scripture, of which i am aware, in which acquiring. Understanding jacobs teachings about plural marriage from. Mar 12, 2020 how jacobs teachings about pride and polygamy still apply today by tammy uzelac hall mar.

In that revelation jacob gave a stern condemnation of that dogmaand since joseph smith published the book of mormon and proclaimed. Why do people criticize the mormons for practicing polygamy. Come follow me insights into jacob 14, mar 9mar 15 youtube. From verses 2528 and 34, it is clear that the lord had commanded lehis family to have but one wife. Polygamy in the mormon church did not originate with the prophet joseph smith in nauvoo in the 1840s, but with jacob cochran in saco, maine in 1818. How jacobs teachings about pride and polygamy still apply. The book of mormon is more specific about polygamy than the bible and i want to touch on these teachings. Joseph smith fought polygamy restoration bookstore. There are three questions that need to be answered.

After that jacob preached against the practice of polygamy. The book of mormon makes it clear that the lord may, under some circumstances, command the practice of plural marriage. Baird, understanding jacobs teachings about plural marriage from a law of moses context, interpreter. For this weeks come, follow me lesson, byu professors tyler griffin and taylor halverson offer some amazing insights into kingship, polygamy, marriage, and women. How saints and jacobs teachings can help contextualize. How might readers make sense of this connection between polygamy and material wealth. When jacob calls his wives to him in gen thirtyone only leah and rachel are named. Jacob 1 skeptics annotated bible quran book of morman. During this time the church publicly taught against polygamy and denied practicing it, while church authorities were privately taking plural wives. Thus, the lds church today teaches that plural marriage can only be practiced when specifically authorized by god. In the book of genesis, gods plan for marriage is set forth poetically but.

The book of mormon account is basing its statements on an interpretation of mosaic law to defend a new to them negative position on polygamy. Do you think the church will eventually disavow the polygamous teachings in the book of mormon. Jacob specified that plural marriage may be practiced when god commanded it, but insisted that monogamy was otherwise the norm. Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines essentially wives of a lower status, according to 1 kings 11. Polygamy was practiced by many of the prophets of the old testament.

To the modern proponents of polygamy as opposed to biblical polygamy, which was entirely different, our forefather jacob is the shining example after all, he had four wives right. Joseph smith died with up to 34 plural marriages and denied all but his first to emma smith. Neal rappleye, jacob on polygamy in historical context, studio et quoque fide march 9, 2020. Recently, a good friend who has chosen to leave the church asked me.

For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. The problems produced by the polygamy of the patriarchs. Mar 17, 2020 the previous weeks reading in the come, follow me curriculum includes jacob 2, the epicenter for discussing polygamy in the book of mormon. What are we to do with these instances of polygamy in the old testament. Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen may seek riches to help their fellowmenthe lord commands that no man among. Show book of mormon central, ep come follow me lesson, jacob 14 mar 9mar 15 2020. He then preaches about the seeking of riches jacob 2. This condemnation can be confusing since later joseph smith instituted the practice of plural marriage as a revealed principle, and the latterday saints continued in this practice until around the turn of the century. Polygamy and the book of jacob posted on may 31, 2014 december 11, 2018 by david donoghue one of the things i have observed about members of the utah lds church is that they often defend the appropriateness of polygamy by citing a verse in the book of jacob. May 24, 2011 historically, members of the latterday saints lds or mormons practiced polygamy, although the acceptance of the practice changed as new revelation was given to the prophets of the church.

That being the general rule, jacob went on to qualify that law, saying that plural marriage is justifiable but only when god commands it. He sent missionaries out to preach that he wasnt d. The book of mormon, translated in 1829, makes mention of polygamy and, while it seems to forbid polygamy, it recognizes that sometimes god commands men to practice polygamy. Jacob strongly condemns it as an abomination before god jacob 2. Understanding ancient mesoamerican and israelite practices helps us understand the context of jacobs teachings on this subject. Nov 19, 2015 to the modern proponents of polygamy as opposed to biblical polygamy, which was entirely different, our forefather jacob is the shining example after all, he had four wives right. Tammy uzelac hall is the host of lds livings sunday on monday, a new weekly podcast focused on come, follow. The practice began during the lifetime of joseph smith but became publicly and widely known during the time of brigham young.

Come follow me insights into jacob 14, mar 9mar 15. Abraham, jacob, david, solomon, and others all had multiple wives. The book of mormon unequivocally condemns the practice of polygamy. By making jacob s teachings more comprehensible, readers of the book of mormon are thereby benefitted as they learn to recognize and apply the principles put forth by this inspired prophet. The brother of nephi, usually referred to as the book of jacob, is the third of fifteen books in the book of mormon. Tammy uzelac hall is the host of lds livings sunday on monday, a new weekly podcast focused on come, follow me that dives into the hidden treasures of the gospel. Feb 29, 2016 the book of mormon is more specific about polygamy than the bible and i want to touch on these teachings. Before going into the issue of polygamy, jacob condemns the people for going after wealth and, when some obtained more abundantly, they became lifted up in pride jacob 2.

Understanding jacobs teachings about plural marriage from a law. Jacob explained to the nephites that polygamy was only permissible when it was given as a commandment, through gods chosen prophet. As a few book of mormon central knowhys have explored see below, jacob s teachings about polygamy are made more comprehensible when they are read in light of ancient israelite and mesoamerican social practices and in light of the larger point of jacob s speech. Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the lord. Mix play all mix book of mormon central youtube preparation for the second coming duration. The purpose of the book, in his own words, is to persuade all. Well, thats what i thought for many years as well and it was no wonder i was looking through a lens colored by modern movies, television shows, and ten. Escape from polygamy and millions of other books are available for instant access. Jacob 2 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. May 31, 2014 polygamy and the book of jacob posted on may 31, 2014 december 11, 2018 by david donoghue one of the things i have observed about members of the utah lds church is that they often defend the appropriateness of polygamy by citing a verse in the book of jacob. A journal of latterday saint faith and scholarship 25 2017. Polygamy was part of the restoration of all things. Sherem is killed by god for not believing jacob about jesus.

Read together, the bible and the book of mormon teach powerful principles. From 1830 to 1876, lds scripture was consistent in prohibited polygamy. Unlikely whistleblower helps uncover alleged halfbillion. General conference of the church of jesus christ 512,977 views. Mar 03, 2009 however, if you find polygamy interesting and want a book that gives the perspective of a child bride, this book may well be interesting to you, but im afriad it wont be a regular on my reread list. For if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people jacob 2. God does not approve of polygamy, and it should only be instituted when it is specifically commanded by god. May 30, 2019 the prophet jacob in the book of mormon harshly condemned those who seek riches before seeking the kingdom of god. This is what the book of mormon says about polygamy. How jacobs teachings about pride and polygamy still apply today by tammy uzelac hall mar. Mar 28, 2016 jacob 2 describes how the prophet jacob condemned materialism and sexual immorality, including unauthorized plural marriage.

Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon. The criticisms usually have less to do with that they practiced it than because they lied about it. Jun 11, 2018 the criticisms usually have less to do with that they practiced it than because they lied about it. In the third book of the series, eliza, jacobs feisty independent sister, takes on another cult looking for a missing girl. Mar 07, 2020 mix play all mix book of mormon central youtube preparation for the second coming duration. For an exploration into the biblical context of this passage, see brian j. What were the historical and social circumstances among the nephites that motived this condemnation and how do jacob s words in the book of mormon harmonize with the teachings of jesus in the new testament. Mar 10, 2020 the second chapter of the book of jacob in the book of mormon contains the only explicit teaching about polygamy in the nephite record. Moses had two wives, abraham three, jacob four, david at least 18, and solomon all of 700. Why do people criticize the mormons for practicing. My story of growing up in a polygamous sect, becoming a teenage bride, and breakin. See the commentary on biblical polygamy by michael d. Share read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. I will share the way i interpret them, but i invite the reader to prayerfully read these verses and come to their own conclusions.

The passage from the book of mormon condemns david and solomons practice and the practice of plural marriage in general, and the doctrine and covenants. The problems produced by the polygamy of the patriarchs catholic. Nov 21, 2008 the book of mormon, translated in 1829, makes mention of polygamy and, while it seems to forbid polygamy, it recognizes that sometimes god commands men to practice polygamy. Jacobs temple speech recorded in jacob 23 is famous for its unflinching condemnation of sexual immortality and the abuse of women and children. For behold, i, the lord, have seen the sorrow, and heard the mourning of the daughters of my people in the land of jerusalem, yea, and in all the lands of my people, because of the wickedness and abominations of their husbands. Doctrine and covenants, section 101 removed in 1876. And i will not suffer, saith the lord of hosts, that the cries of the fa. The illumination of this historical and cultural context brings clarity to what, exactly, was so morally reprehensible to jacoband the lordabout the polygamous practices of his fellow nephites. First, jacobs teachings cannot be divorced from the broader context of jacobs discourse as a whole. Jacobs sermon is perhaps the most specific, and ill get to. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord. This ultimately is the pointjacob was defending the new party line on polygamy from the scriptures. Jacob 2 describes how the prophet jacob condemned materialism and sexual immorality, including unauthorized plural marriage.

The second chapter of the book of jacob in the book of mormon contains the only explicit teaching about polygamy in the nephite record. Polygamy and the law of sarah mormon women project. And because the early lamanites kept the commandment against plural marriage, concubinage, and whoredoms, jacob told the nephites that the lord god will. It is not hard to see why this kind of polygamy would be condemned as whoredoms and abominable by jacob jacob 2. For if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed to me, i will command my people, otherwise they shall hearken unto these things jacob 2. It is time to put the words otherwise and righteous seed, as found in the book of jacob, into their proper context and proclaim that polygamy is a false doctrine, and that the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith, is a conclusive witness against this false doctrine. Polygamy or more correctly polygyny, the marriage of more than one woman to the same man was a part of the teachings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints for a halfcentury. Why does the book of mormon warn against seeking after. Torn between his devotion to his religion and his dislike of polygamy, jacob is a complicated figure of a man who becomes an unwilling leader to the righteous. Similarly, the book of mormon lends little support for polygamy. Popular polygamy books meet your next favorite book. The purpose of the book, in his own words, is to persuade all men to come unto christ jacob 1. Esau took a third wife to please his father isaac genesis 28.

Moses had two wives, abraham three, jacob four, david at least 18, and solomon all of. Polygamy is accepted and practiced by many in islam, and there are a handful of christians who practice polygamy as well. Later day saint missionaries, including brigham young, preached among the cochranites, and later some of these missionaries also became polygamists. For i, the lord god, delight in the chastity of women. When they flee laban in chapter thirtytwo, verse twentytwo specifically mentions two wives and two female servants, and again in thirtythree verse one, leah and rachel are named. In the book of jacob in the book of mormon, jacob preaches to the people following the death of this his brother nephi. Numerous family ties were created, building a network of associations that strengthened the church. Understanding jacobs teachings about plural marriage from a. The book of jacob condemned polygamy as adultery, but left open the proviso that for if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people. In the third book of the series, eliza, jacob s feisty independent sister, takes on another cult looking for a missing girl. There are several instances of polygamy in the old testament. According to the text, it was written by the ancient prophet jacob. The previous weeks reading in the come, follow me curriculum includes jacob 2, the epicenter for discussing polygamy in the book of mormon.