A good read. I would recommend this book.
I received this from Netgalley as an ARC for an honest review.
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In Prostitutes and Polygamists, David T. Lamb takes a look at the sexual behavior in the Old Testament and tries to explain how that behavior fits in with Christian ethics. I really appreciate that he doesn't shy away from discussing such delicate issues. And I liked how he explained the laws and stories concerning sexuality, rape and marriage in the Old Testament. He also compared it to what is written in the New Testament and if they contradict each other. This book really helped me to make sense of some of the weird stories in the Old Testament. His arguments were reasonable and I could easily follow his train of thought.

But it was a bit superficial at times. He also includes anecdotes from conferences and his personal life, which makes the book more fun to read, but I would prefer a few more facts and a deeper analysis instead.

I would recommend this book to everyone who, like me, wants an answer to the question if the descriptions of polygamy, prostitution etc. don't contradict the rules for sexuality laid out in the New Testament.

Let's be honest here, the real reason I read this book is because of the title - Prostitutes and Polygamists: A Look at Love, Old Testament Style - and the cover. Doesn't that peak your interest? Since we are being honest, have you ever wondered why the church rarely ever talks about the scandalous sexual issues? Sex is just something that people don't talk about. Apparently, we are supposed to talk about it and learn about it, or it wouldn't be in the bible. God thought it was important enough to be written in His word, so we shouldn't just gloss over it or ignore these stories.

David T. Lamb has obviously researched these issues, and has given us a well-rounded, yet humorous, look into the lives of the biblical prostitutes and polygamists. I loved how he spotlights God's forgiveness!

I believe I have learned something new, and enjoyed myself in the meantime. I don't usually spend a lot of time in the Old Testament, and I felt forced to hunker down and check the scriptures/stories for myself. If nothing else, this is a great source to get you back in the Word. This book also reminded me that if God can use them, certainly He can use me too! There is hope for us all!