Sodomy is a practice of homosexuality and as such is banded in the law.
Incorrect about Jesus never discussing marriage as a polygamist marriage... again the parable of the 10 virgins. And while the MEANING of the parable has nothing to do with a polygamist marriage, any person who has read the original Greek and has studied the marriage customs of the 1st Century Jewish traditions would know that what is being described is a marriage. The fact that 5 of the 10 were married to a man that could support 10 wives provides added cultural emphasis that we do not understand. This emphasis shows how much more foolish the 5 that did not make it to the wedding.
While levitate marriage was not compulsory, it is obvious that it was EXPECTED under the law. Ask yourself this. What would happen if the brother did not marry? And while not necessarily polygamist, there is NOTHING in the law that prohibits it from being polygamist.
But by all means, do not take my word for it....or anyone else's. Study the texts for yourself, read the original Greek. Translate each word and explore the alternative meanings. You will find that the milk toast religion that is spoon feed out of most churches today is different from what is written in the original texts.
And while the MEANING of the parable has nothing to do with a polygamist marriage, any person who has read the original Greek Stop right there. I'll put my knowledge of the Koine up against yours anyday, so quit the grandstanding.
The parable contains no implication or hint of polygamy in any way, shape or form.
has studied the marriage customs of the 1st Century Jewish traditions
Where and under whom have you studied Jewish marriage customs of the Second Temple period?
Give me a quick explanation of the legal implications of the dziqa if you have.
Otherwise, give it up.
Ask yourself this. What would happen if the brother did not marry?
His sister-in-law would publicly denounce him, remove his footwear and spit at him.
Not exactly the most fearsome punishment in the law.
Study the texts for yourself, read the original Greek. Translate each word and explore the alternative meanings.
Yawn. Way ahead of you.
But thanks for the condescension.
BTW - the proper spelling of the word is "milquetoast."