An archival broadcast report examines the lifestyle of Philip Sharp, a self-described Hebrew rabbi and patriarch living in Sussex, England, with seven wives and 18 children. Sharp, a former Christian minister, maintains that his polygamous arrangement is mandated by divine revelation based on Old Testament scripture. The report explores the internal organization of the household, the financial and logistical demands of raising a large family, and the views of the women involved. It also addresses public scrutiny and theological criticism regarding the family’s unconventional structure and its standing under British law.
- Philip Sharp leads a polygamous household in Hove, England, consisting of seven spiritual wives and 18 children.
- Sharp claims his family structure was mandated through direct divine revelations following interpretations of Old Testament scripture.
- The household operates as a single communal unit, with the wives sharing domestic duties, childcare, and administrative tasks.
- Because British law does not legally recognize polygamy, only Sharp’s first wife holds legal marital status, while the other relationships are spiritual agreements.
- Mainstream religious leaders and public commentators have criticized the arrangement, raising concerns about theological legitimacy and group dynamics.
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