Although it the concept of the levirate marriage has fallen out of practice with the Jewish people today, it was a legal obligation within Israel that remained prevalent until Jesus’ day. The story of Tamar shows th...
Women of Faith: Tamar
Overview:
What do we know about Tamar? Why is she important in the Bible?
Tamar is one of five women mentioned in Matthew's version of Jesus' genealogy, the others being Ruth, Rahab, Baths...