Life in the time of Jesus: Marriage

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Virgins and maidens
Bride Price
Weddings
Marriage
Childbirth
Children
Families

A discussion of midwifery in Judaism and how the birth of Jesus' would actually have looked like.

Marriage in ancient Israel was very different from marriage today. Although there is a great deal we do not know about Israelite marriage, the biblical texts that speak about it tell us that many Israelite marriage customs were unlike those of modern western societies.

Information on how marriage in ancient times was a negotiated match involving an agreement on conditions and payment of a bridal price.

Thorough overview of the institution of marriage in Jesus' time.