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📜 Old Testament
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Considering the socio-political context of the Judges period, what primary purpose did the practice of 'levirate marriage' (Deuteronomy 25:5-10), exemplified in the book of Ruth, serve beyond simply continuing a family line?
A
To increase the overall population of Israel to strengthen its military.
B
To redistribute land ownership more equitably among the tribes.
C
To safeguard family property and prevent the economic vulnerability of widows and orphans.
D
To ensure the religious purity of the Israelite lineage by preventing intermarriage with foreigners.
Reference:
Deuteronomy 25:5-10, Ruth 4
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