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Cannibalism is nowhere discussed in the New Testament. Once again this silence is because it was not an issue. Nowhere in the “civilized world” in which the Gospel had spread was cannibalism practiced. Therefore, there was no need to discuss it. God gave to Moses to rule the people of Israel with, there are sections that deal with dietary restrictions. These contain further limitations on what meats can be eaten. In spite of covering almost every conceivable possibility of various animals, fish, and birds one might consider eating, these laws never once mention the consumption of human flesh. The fact that cannibalism is never mentioned is a strong indication that such a thing is understood so clearly to be wrong that it doesn’t need to be mentioned.
In summary, while there is no explicit command against cannibalism that one can point to in Scripture, from the beginning (Genesis 1:26-27), God made it clear that mankind was distinct from the animal kingdom, being made in His image. As early as Noah’s time, God made it clear that because man was made in His image, he was to be valued in a fashion above that of animals. While God gave man permission to eat a wide variety of meats, He never gave man permission to eat other people. The close association of cannibalism with the final stages of judgment from God also identifies it as the loathsome and evil thing it is.
Recommended Resource: Bible Answers for Almost all Your Questions by Elmer Towns.
By: Willie E. Love
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In summary, while there is no explicit command against cannibalism that one can point to in Scripture, from the beginning (Genesis 1:26-27), God made it clear that mankind was distinct from the animal kingdom, being made in His image. As early as Noah’s time, God made it clear that because man was made in His image, he was to be valued in a fashion above that of animals. While God gave man permission to eat a wide variety of meats, He never gave man permission to eat other people. The close association of cannibalism with the final stages of judgment from God also identifies it as the loathsome and evil thing it is.
Recommended Resource: Bible Answers for Almost all Your Questions by Elmer Towns.
By: Willie E. Love
About the Author:
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