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When it comes to divorce and remarriage, the fundamentalist logic often goes something like this: Divorce is never permitted unless adultery has occurred, a term whose definition is itself hotly debated. According to this view, physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, or virtually any other circumstance does not constitute biblical grounds for divorce:

"I don't think the Bible allows divorce and remarriage ever while the spouse is living. That's my radical, crazy, conservative, narrow, hard-nosed, very needed view in our divorce-happy culture."
(Pastor John Piper)

"Without exception, divorce is a product of sin, and God hates it. He never commands it, endorses it or blesses it."
(Pastor John MacArthur)

Likewise, when it comes to remarriage, the fundamentalist position generally teaches that a divorced person may only remarry after the death of their former spouse, a belief that can tragically foster the distorted hope that the former spouse will die.

In practice, this theology often punishes victims of abuse for escaping their abusers, condemning them to a lifetime of loneliness and denying them the opportunity to experience love again, a conclusion that stands in direct tension with the heart of Genesis 2:18: "It is not good for the man to be alone."

The tragedy is that the fundamentalist view is not only logically inconsistent and pastorally damaging, but also built upon misunderstandings of Jewish law, Western theological assumptions, and translations that often obscure the original Hebrew and Greek.

This concise book explores what the Bible actually teaches about divorce and remarriage by recovering the original cultural, historical, and linguistic context. Along the way, it challenges popular misconceptions while offering a compassionate, biblically grounded alternative.

If you want to understand what Jesus truly taught about divorce, if you have been divorced, are currently going through a divorce, or wonder whether God looks upon you with anger or compassion, I promise with certainty that this short book will bring you clarity, freedom, healing, and lasting peace.

About the author

Dr. Eitan Bar, a Jewish-Christian scholar with advanced Bible, apologetics, and theology degrees, is a unique combination. As a native Hebrew speaker and a Jewish Bible scholar, he combines his Jewish background with his Christian education and faith to offer a fresh perspective on various biblical topics.

• A Pastor's Recommendation:

"I’ve probably read a dozen books regarding the subject over the past few decades. Most prefer to focus on a traditional, “approved” interpretation of a handful of verses while ignoring the many others that simply don’t fit with or contradict their paradigm. This one is the best I’ve read, reconciling all the verses and going into detail regarding the Hebrew & Greek words, along with the cultural conditions in both the Old and New Testaments. If you were to read just one book on the topic, I’d recommend this one." (James P. Balson Jr., Author and Pastor)