#31: The Concubine of Gibeah – Pilegesh BaGive’ah

Understanding Sin and Evil by Miryam Brand

Mar 7, 20191:30:08Religion & Spirituality

In this class, we discuss the ultimate example of collective punishment gone horribly, horribly wrong: the Concubine of Gibeah, known in Hebrew as Pilegesh BaGive’ah. This story closes the book of Judges (chapters...

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