The Jewish Law of Marriage and Divorce in Ancient and Modern Times, and Its Relation to the Law of the State

Originally published in 1884. A comprehensive exploration into all aspects of Marriage and Divorce in accordance to Biblical law. Contents include: The Marriage Relation, According to the Ethical Doctrines of the Bible and the Talmud - The Sources of the Jewish Marriage Law - Legal View of Marriage - Monogamy and Polygamy - Prohibited Marriages - Prohibition in Consideration of Chastity - Prohibition On Account of Religious and Other Considerations - Temporary Impediments - Qualifications to Contract Marriage - The Form of Concluding Marriage - The Effects of Marriage - Dissolution of Marriage. Author: Rev. Dr. M. Mielziner Language: English Keywords: Social Sciences / Judaism/ Law Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.