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Is this a correct interpretation of Romans 7:2?
Is it really trying to prove a point about marriage or is just saying that just like a woman can't have two husbands at once, we can't be faithful to the old mosaic law and the new covenant established by Christ at the same time?
I think that the passage is using monogomous marriage to illustrate Paul's point about fidelity to Christ. The usage does not mean that the reference is not real or that the reference is not valid or that the teaching of monogonous marriage is not supposed and validated.
I am not sure that I have understood your question.
If you would like more, Lisa, please feel free to write again.
Best wishes.
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Edward Bode
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Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome]. I do not answer questions concerning personal moral situations -- ones dealing with right and wrong [sin].
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I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.
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Catholic Biblical Association
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Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today.
Education/Credentials
Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome
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