Video: Why is it the Man rather than the Woman who Leaves Father and Mother in Genesis 2:24?

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

The second installment in my daily answers to questions…

About Alastair Roberts

Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University) writes in the areas of biblical theology and ethics, but frequently trespasses beyond these bounds. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast, blogs at Alastair’s Adversaria, and tweets at @zugzwanged.
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2 Responses to Video: Why is it the Man rather than the Woman who Leaves Father and Mother in Genesis 2:24?

  1. Rhys Laverty says:
    May 16, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    This was my question. Thanks! Capon quote was great – will squirrel that away for future use.

    Reply

  2. Pingback: Alastair on Themes of Household and Sexuality – A Pilgrim's Missives

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