Did Reuven sleep with Bilhah, as the text states? If so, why would the Sages of the Talmud tell us that anyone who makes such a claim is mistaken? How could so many commentators ignore this warning?
Vayishlach: Can We Talk About Reuven’s Sin?
Vayishlach: Can We Talk About Reuven’s Sin?
Vayishlach: Can We Talk About Reuven’s Sin?
Did Reuven sleep with Bilhah, as the text states? If so, why would the Sages of the Talmud tell us that anyone who makes such a claim is mistaken? How could so many commentators ignore this warning?