Jew / Not Jew
The Question

Is Onan Jewish?


Onan portrait
Short Answer

Yes — Onan is Jewish.

Verdict: Jew · 10/15


How well do you know the Biblical story of Onan? It's right there in Genesis, after Joseph's abduction. Doesn't ring a bell? Well, let us tell the tale... Joseph's older brother Judah had three sons. We are concerned with the oldest two, Er and Onan. Er married a local woman named Tamar. So far so good. Er was wicked,…

Identity
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