Talk:Tamar (Bible)
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Is the last part really necessary?
"thereby illustrating the law of human nature noticed even by the heathen, "
Who are these "heathen"? In modern usage has a connotation of "One who is regarded as irreligious, uncivilized, or unenlightened".
[edit] Veils and prostitutes
The story of Tamar is one of my favorites. 1st, only the NIV says,"[she] covered herself with a veil to disguise herself."[1] The King James Version doesn't say this.[2] It was simply customary for prostitutes to wear a veil for pizzazz. In fact, according to the King James Version, "When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face."[3]
2nd, it shows that the Jacob the Prophet made no effort to ban prostitution and this is why prostitution has Judaic legitimacy--beside my personal belief that we ought to promote it. Furthermore, Solomon made no fuss when two prostitutes came before him to claim a baby as their own. Based on my own Biblical exegesis, it is permissible and churches are the ideal place to serve as brothels for male, female, and transsexual prostitutes.--71.105.17.37 (talk) 08:02, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
