Why Have You Deceived Me? Lot's Daughters in Genesis 19

Suriano, Ambra (2022) Why Have You Deceived Me? Lot's Daughters in Genesis 19. Materia Giudaica, XXVII: 33. pp. 637-646.

Abstract

the episode of gen 19 in the hebrew Bible has captured the attention of both ancient and modern commentators. this paper suggests a new argument to heal an incongruence in the story plot. on the one hand, the text states that Lot has two virgin daughters. on the other hand, he is also said to have sonsin-law. in light of the biblical customs, how could Lot have both virgin daughters and sons-in-law? the following paragraphs represent an attempt to answer.