Ancient rabbinical literature has provided us a key piece of information regarding Tamar’s identity. Tamar was the daughter of Shem, the son of Noah. Shem was a priest, and when Tamar was charged with fornication (Gen. R. lxxxv. 11) she was condemned to be burned to death in conformity with Lev. xxi. 9. http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/14222-tamar So it […]