Matthew's Birth Story: An Early Milepost in the History of Jewish Marriage Law
The New Testament's initial narrative, the Matthean birth story, though immensely well-known, can still provide some surprises. One of its novel elements is its presumption that Joseph requires a divorce in order to sever his betrothal to Mary, pregnant with another's child. That betrothal...
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Language: | English |
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Sage
2009
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Biblical theology bulletin
Year: 2009, Volume: 39, Issue: 3, Pages: 125-128 |
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Divorce
B Jesus B Matthew B Marriage B Jewish Law B birth story |
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