In a relative sense, yes, but in an absolute sense, it’s still more probable that the woman had a reputation for virtue, which actual virtue makes more likely. She didn’t need to be a slut, the rabbi was more than sufficient, although it needen’t be him, Josef himslef is even more likely. The “He think’s he’s the father” line was unnecessary.
Not at all; discretion, social manipulation and control should do the trick. Powerful alliances would be better as well.
Why?
Well; sinful behaviour+ discretion+ political capital has a higher probability of leading to a good reputation than good behaviour and bad political standing.
Maybe it is “puerile”, but it is also much more likely than the common belief.
In a relative sense, yes, but in an absolute sense, it’s still more probable that the woman had a reputation for virtue, which actual virtue makes more likely. She didn’t need to be a slut, the rabbi was more than sufficient, although it needen’t be him, Josef himslef is even more likely. The “He think’s he’s the father” line was unnecessary.
Not at all; discretion, social manipulation and control should do the trick. Powerful alliances would be better as well.
Why? Well; sinful behaviour+ discretion+ political capital has a higher probability of leading to a good reputation than good behaviour and bad political standing.