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| 1 | What was/is a temple prostitute? | Gen 38:21 | Jensen | 21244 | ||
| Dear EdB...Thanks for your answer. I still have some confusion that I know you can address. It is my understanding, according to your post, that temple prostitutes were common to several religions. (They even exist today in certain sects located in California.) My concern is only with the kingdoms of Israel and/or Judah. 1)Your answer seems to indicate that Israel did not employ (no pun) temple prostitutes. But Hosea seems to indicate that Israel did utilize them. If you can clear this point up I would be grateful. 2)Do you know if the prostitutes worked for the temple directly. Did the temple or shrine play the same role as a modern day pimp? Did the temple keep all the money paid to the prostitute, and was there, to your knowledge, a part of the temple or temple grounds that was set aside for such service? 3) Were those who paid for the prostitute members of the same cult, or could anyone employ them with the proceeds going to the temple. (As an aside...There is a carnival set up on the grounds of a Christian church near where I live. Some of the prizes awarded include soft pornography and strong alcoholic drink. The proceeds from the carnival support the church. Curious!) God Bless....Jensen |
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| 2 | What was/is a temple prostitute? | Gen 38:21 | Morant61 | 21282 | ||
| Greetings Jensen! May I address your first question? There isn't any doubt that many people in Israel became and used prositutes at the shrines and temples of other gods. But, there isn't any evidence that prostitutes were ever a part of the Temple Worship of Yahweh! It was always a part of Israel's falling away into idol worship. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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| 3 | What was/is a temple prostitute? | Gen 38:21 | Jensen | 21319 | ||
| Dear Tim...If you have time...Would you please review my post to EdB above and see if I am on the wrong track. God Bless....Jensen |
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| 4 | What was/is a temple prostitute? | Gen 38:21 | Morant61 | 21324 | ||
| Greetings Jensen! Yes, I think you are on the right track! Check out all of the references to the high places in the history of Israel. There is no doubt that there were shrine prostitues in Israel. The only point I was trying to make is that they were always associated with idol worship and not the true worship of the Temple. Even Israel never sank that low! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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