Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Marriage, Jewish and Christian in Relation to Divorce and Certain Forbidden Degrees is a comprehensive book written by Herbert Mortimer Luckock. The book delves into the history of marriage, examining the Jewish and Christian perspectives on the institution of marriage and its relation to divorce and certain forbidden degrees.The author explores the evolution of marriage through the ages, examining the cultural and religious practices that have shaped the institution. He delves into the biblical teachings on marriage and divorce, providing a detailed analysis of the different interpretations of these teachings by Jewish and Christian scholars.The book also discusses the concept of forbidden degrees, which refers to the prohibited relationships between close relatives. The author examines the different views on this issue held by various religious traditions, and how these views have changed over time.Throughout the book, Luckock provides a detailed analysis of the historical, cultural, and religious factors that have influenced the development of marriage and divorce in Jewish and Christian traditions. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in the history of marriage and its relation to religion.1895. Luckock has written a historical survey of the important questions of divorce and certain forbidden degrees in marriage. He writes in the Preface that he has written this in the hope that his brethren of the Clergy may be able to satisfy themselves, without much expenditure of time and labor, that the future question of marriage is not to be settled by laws of expediency, but that it can only be safely resolved by a study of its history, as it was set forth first in the ancient writings of the Jews, afterwards commented on, and its perversions corrected, by our Lord, and finally interpreted by the action and authority of the Church all through the Christian centuries. It is a subject which has been constantly presenting new openings for further and wider investigation; but I have adhered to the purpose with which I started, viz, of presenting, in as brief a form as possible, the main fundamental principles upon which the Church has based her legislation, which cannot be ignored without imperiling somewhat at least of that wonderful sanctity which God intended to encircle the holy estate of matrimony.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
