Tamar: 6 Misunderstandings of Her Story (Genesis 38, Ruth 4:11–12, Matthew 1)

What do we miss when Tamar is remembered only for the scandal of Genesis 38?

Teacher: Ashley Volk
Scripture: Genesis 38; Ruth 4:11–12; Matthew 1
Audio: Coming soon

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Ashley Volk examines six common misunderstandings about Tamar through Genesis 38, Ruth 4:11–12, and Matthew 1, considering what Judah’s history, the customs that governed widows, and Tamar’s place in the line of Jesus reveal about God’s care for the overlooked.

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