Resources

Where to read, listen, and study further.

A working list of doctrinal teaching, books, and longform content on biblical polygyny — primarily for members already exploring the topic and for visitors looking to engage with the underlying scriptural arguments. Listing here is not endorsement; see the note at the bottom of the page.

Section One

Teaching & Scripture study

Sites and essays focused on the scriptural and theological arguments.

community + teaching

Biblical Families

A long-running hub of articles, an active discussion forum, and regular in-person retreats for Christian families holding to or exploring plural marriage. One of the most established resource centers in the space.

longform essay

Bible.org — On the Morality of Biblical Polygyny

A book-length scholarly essay by William F. Luck Sr., hosted on Bible.org. Works through every standard prooftext methodically and engages the major counter-arguments at length.

longform essay

Berean Patriot — Is Polygyny Biblical?

An exhaustive scripture-by-scripture deep-dive considering both sides of the question. Notable for engaging objections in detail rather than dismissing them.

Section Two

Books, podcasts & longform

Authors and books for deeper engagement.

site + podcast + papers

Rich Tidwell

Articles, podcast (Spotify), YouTube channel, and downloadable academic papers from a current pastor and writer. One of the more visible contemporary voices producing new content regularly.

book

Man and Woman in Biblical Law — Tom Shipley

A foundational doctrinal work that frames the case in terms of biblical patriarchy more broadly. Older but widely cited; many of today's arguments trace through this volume.

A note on listing Inclusion on this page is not endorsement of any specific position taken by these authors or sites, and does not represent agreement with everything they have published. Readers are encouraged to use scriptural discernment, consult their own pastors and elders, and weigh each resource on its own merits. If you'd like to suggest a resource, or flag something on this page that no longer belongs here, please use the contact form.