War R*pe in Deuteronomy 21?
Gavin Ortlund
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9 May 2024
25 November 2025
In this video Gavin Ortlund addresses whether Deuteronomy 21 condones war rape among the ancient Israelites.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:23 - The Goal of This Video
02:40 - Deuteronomy 21
03:47 - Reading the Law as Jesus Did
05:46 - Celebratory War Rape in the Ancient World
12:16 - Israelite War Practices
14:46 - Female POWs in the Ancient World
16:10 - The Israelite Requirement of Marriage
17:47 - 30 Days of Mourning
19:47 - Hair, Nails, and Clothing Rituals
21:26 - Divorce Stipulations
22:41 - The Compassion of God
