Jewish Marriage in Antiquity
Title | Jewish Marriage in Antiquity PDF eBook |
Author | Michael L. Satlow |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 457 |
Release | 2001-04-15 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 069100255X |
Marriage today might be a highly contested topic, but certainly no more than it was in antiquity. Ancient Jews, like their non-Jewish neighbors, grappled with what have become perennial issues of marriage, from its idealistic definitions to its many practical forms to questions of who should or should not wed. In this book, Michael Satlow offers the first in-depth synthetic study of Jewish marriage in antiquity, from ca. 500 B.C.E. to 614 C.E. Placing Jewish marriage in its cultural milieu, Satlow investigates whether there was anything essentially "Jewish" about the institution as it was discussed and practiced. Moreover, he considers the social and economic aspects of marriage as both a personal relationship and a religious bond, and explores how the Jews of antiquity negotiated the gap between marital realities and their ideals. Focusing on the various experiences of Jews throughout the Mediterranean basin and in Babylonia, Satlow argues that different communities, even rabbinic ones, constructed their own "Jewish" marriage: they read their received traditions and rituals through the lens of a basic understanding of marriage that they shared with their non-Jewish neighbors. He also maintains that Jews idealized marriage in a way that responded to the ideals of their respective societies, mediating between such values as honor and the far messier realities of marital life. Employing Jewish and non-Jewish literary texts, papyri, inscriptions, and material artifacts, Satlow paints a vibrant portrait of ancient Judaism while sharpening and clarifying present discussions on modern marriage for Jews and non-Jews alike.
The New Jewish Wedding
Title | The New Jewish Wedding PDF eBook |
Author | Anita Diamant |
Publisher | Scribner |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780671628826 |
Complete, authoritative, and indispensable, The New Jewish Wedding provides the couple with options--some new, some old--to create a wedding combining spiritual meaning and joyous celebration. Step-by-step, Diamant guides readers through planning the cermony and the party that follows--from finding a rabbi and wording the invitations to hiring a caterer.
Beyond Breaking the Glass
Title | Beyond Breaking the Glass PDF eBook |
Author | Rabbi Nancy H. Wiener, D.Min. |
Publisher | CCAR Press |
Pages | 218 |
Release | 2013-02 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0881232068 |
This is the book for all of today’s couples. Explores the rich history of Jewish wedding customs and rituals throughout the centuries while providing contemporary interpretations and creative options. Published by CCAR Press, a division of the Central Conference of American Rabbis
Jewish Marriage
Title | Jewish Marriage PDF eBook |
Author | David Lester |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2019-03-15 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781946351647 |
Jewish Marriage and Divorce in Imperial Russia
Title | Jewish Marriage and Divorce in Imperial Russia PDF eBook |
Author | ChaeRan Y. Freeze |
Publisher | UPNE |
Pages | 428 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 9781584651604 |
A pathbreaking study of Jewish marriage and divorce in 19th-century Russia.
Jewish Marriage
Title | Jewish Marriage PDF eBook |
Author | Reuven P. Bulka |
Publisher | KTAV Publishing House, Inc. |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 1986 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780881250770 |
Bibliography: p. 245-255.
The Everything Jewish Wedding Book
Title | The Everything Jewish Wedding Book PDF eBook |
Author | Rabbi Hyim Shafner |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 308 |
Release | 2008-11-17 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 1440501661 |
From reciting the Kiddush (sanctification prayer) to building the chuppah (wedding canopy), the details of a Jewish wedding can be overwhelming! This wedding guide helps newlyweds understand tradition and plan a wedding they’ll cherish forever. Written by a rabbi who has performed many weddings, this informative guide will help people navigate: the Judaic concept of marriage; engagement etiquette; the proper way to introduce the families; how to confer with a rabbi and the ritual director; the business of incorporating family heirlooms; and more! Whether the wedding is joining two Jewish people or an interfaith couple, this book is a must-have survival guide for any chatan (groom) or kallah (bride).