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Matthew 5:31-32; Divorce (Historical Backgrounds)
By
Mike Nappa
You may be surprised to discover that Old Testament Law did not codify the practice of divorce. In fact, biblical history indicates that divorce predated the time of Moses. As such, it was acknowledged by the Law (see Deuteronomy 24:1), but not created by it. Divorce in Jewish society was generally frowned upon, but as…
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