"…thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is put apart for her uncleanness." (Leviticus 18:19)
“[Men] shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination.” (Leviticus 18:22)
"If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will
be on their own heads." (Leviticus 20:13)
“And if a man beats his male or female servant with a rod, so that he dies under his hand, he shall surely be punished. Notwithstanding, if he remains alive a
day or two, he shall not be punished; for he is his property." (Exodus 21: 20-21)
“Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt." (Exodus 22:21)
"Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to
the nations.'" (Jeremiah 1:4-5)
Write your summary Part 2 interpreting one of the above biblical verses in your own words. What social issue does the verse address? How do you interpret its
underlying meaning? How would you use the narrative of the hermeneutic to either advocate for or against the modern social issue your chosen verse speaks to?