Matthew Poole and continuators on Leviticus 18:14

14 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy fathers brother , thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.

Some infer from hence, that it is unlawful for cousin-germans, or the children of brethren and sisters to marry. But there is not the same reason, nor the same degree of distance, for my uncle or aunt are nearer akin to me th[illegible: 1+ letters] ▪ [illegible: 1+ letters] their children are. Yet because it seems doubtful to many, and may hereafter prove occasion of grievous perplexities of mind, especially to tender and scrupulous consciences, Christian prudence directs us to chuse the safest way, there being so great a latitude of unquestionable persons.

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