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'''Prostitution''' is the exchange of [[sex]]ual favors for [[money]].  The [[Bible]] in general holds prostitution in contempt, but [[Jesus Christ]] showed considerably more understanding, saving Mary Magdalene{{fact}} from stoning by a mob stating "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her". Also, [[Rahab]] the [[harlot]] is redeemed for receiving two [[espionage|spies]] from [[Joshua]] and allowing them to escape their pursuers.   

'''Prostitution''' is the exchange of [[sex]]ual favors for [[money]].  The [[Bible]] in general holds prostitution in contempt, but [[Jesus Christ]] showed considerably more understanding, saving Mary Magdalene{{fact}} from stoning by a mob stating, "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."<ref>{{Bible ref|book=John|chap=8|verses=7|version=NIV}}</ref> Also, [[Rahab]] the [[harlot]] is redeemed for receiving two [[espionage|spies]] from [[Joshua]] and allowing them to escape their pursuers.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=James|chap=2|verses=25|version=NIV}}</ref>  

In certain other [[religion]]s such as [[Hinduism]] and the historical worship of [[Aphrodite]] prostitution formed an integral part of the sacred rites.

In certain other [[religion]]s such as [[Hinduism]] and the historical worship of [[Aphrodite]] prostitution formed an integral part of the sacred rites.

== Prostitution in the Old Testament ==

== Prostitution in the Old Testament ==

In the Law of Moses, prostitution is forbidden to the daughters of priests in the Aaronic order and it is forbidden for priests to marry a prostitute ([[Leviticus]] 21:9, 14).

In the Law of Moses, prostitution is forbidden to the daughters of priests in the Aaronic order and it is forbidden for priests to marry a prostitute.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=Leviticus|chap=21|verses=9,14|version=NIV}}</ref>

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