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Alcohol abuse in the New Testament.

S C Seller

    Alcohol and Alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire)
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    The New Testament condemns drunkenness but allows moderate wine, similar to the Old Testament. However, the New Testament emphasizes abstention more and details stricter penalties for alcohol abuse.

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    Alcohol abuse in the Old Testament.

    Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire)ยท1985
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    Area of Science:

    • Theology
    • Biblical Studies
    • Cultural History

    Background:

    • Examines the theological and cultural perspectives on alcohol consumption within the Old and New Testaments.
    • Compares and contrasts attitudes towards wine and drunkenness across biblical texts.

    Observation:

    • Identifies similarities in condemning drunkenness and recommending moderate wine consumption.
    • Notes differences in the portrayal of wine as a divine gift and the acceptance of total abstinence.

    Findings:

    • The Old Testament views wine as a gift from God, with abstinence permissible only in specific situations.
    • The New Testament, while condemning drunkenness, implicitly promotes abstinence through figures like John the Baptist and imposes more severe penalties for intoxication.

    Implications:

    • Highlights evolving religious perspectives on alcohol and its social implications throughout biblical history.
    • Provides insights into the nuanced ethical and spiritual guidance regarding alcohol in Abrahamic traditions.

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