CELIBACY IN EARLY JUDAISM

It is commonly assumed that celibacy is a Christian ideal that was inspired by Greek philosophical concepts and that in Judaism the first commandment in the Bible (Gen. 1:28 "Be fruitful and multiply") has prevented the unmarried status from becoming an ideal. In this article it is argued...

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Main Author: van der Horst, Pieter W. (Author)
Contributors: Castelli, Silvia
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2002
In: Revue biblique
Year: 2002, Volume: 109, Issue: 3, Pages: 390-402
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