The Story of Tamar

In the intriguing story of Tamar, found in Genesis 38, sandwiched between the selling of Joseph into slavery and the immigration of Israel into Egypt, we learn of the value of the Levirate laws of Primogeniture and Marriage as Tamar claims her right to bear sons in the name of her first husband, Er.

Tim Martens is the pastor of the Northwest Arkansas and Springfield Missouri congregations. Prior to becoming a pastor, he has had successful careers in business and education as well as being a newspaper columnist.