Jephtha’s Vow
In a few weeks, I will be teaching from a brotherhood publication a lesson that will mention Jephtha’s vow. The author of this lesson states that Jephtha offered his daughter as a burnt offering because of his vow. My research for many years has led me to believe otherwise.
The article by Dave Miller at this website -
http://www.apologeticspress.org/articles/print/2320
Expresses a more realistic view, to me.
I would be interested in your collective thoughts.
Thank you,
Charles
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Mike Riley 6:18 am on December 8, 2009 Permalink |
Charles, Bro. Wayne Jackson has some pretty good suggestion on the proper interpretation of this story.
http://www.christiancourier.com/articles/1081-what-about-jephthahs-vow
cayawn1 9:32 pm on December 8, 2009 Permalink |
Thank you, I will add this article!
mtmcvb 2:08 pm on December 8, 2009 Permalink |
One of the best commentaries I have ever found on this is James Jordan’s Judges: God’s war Against Humanism, Geneva Ministries,1985. He I believe takes the proper stance in that Jeptha did not sacrifice his daughter. She became a servant at the gate of the tabernacle. Mark McWhorter
cayawn1 9:31 pm on December 8, 2009 Permalink |
Thanks, I’ll check into it!