Marriage in the book of Tobit / Geoffrey David Miller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miller, Geoffrey David.

Series:

Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies ; v. 10.

Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies, 1865-1666 ; v. 10

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marriage in the Bible.

Bible. Tobit--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. Tobit.

Physical Description:

260 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Walter de Gruyter, [2011]

Summary:

This study examines marital elements in the Book of Tobit in light of the mores and beliefs of Ancient Israel and neighboring civilizations. After surveying key Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern texts, this monograph outlines what the Book of Tobit reveals about ancient marital practices as well as the values it seeks to inculcate in its Diaspora audience with regard to marriage. Four aspects are analyzed: 1) the qualities a man should seek in a bride, 2) the marital customs observed by ancient Jews, 3) the role of God in marriage, and 4) the nature of the marital relationship. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction 1

1.1 Summary Of The Book And Relevant Passages 2

1.2 State Of The Question 5

1.2.1 The Text Of The Book Of Tobit 5

1.2.2 The Date And Place Of Composition Of The Book Of Tobit 10

1.2.3 Previous Studies On The Book Of Tobit And Marriage in Tobit 15

1.3 Purpose And Methodology 18

1.3.1 Purpose 18

1.3.2 Sources 19

1.3.3 Literary Genre of Tobit 25

1.3.4 Methodology 29

2 The Qualities A Man Looks For In A Bride 34

2.1 Fertility 34

2.2 Virginity 39

2.3 Beauty 43

2.4 Love 48

2.5 Endogamy 53

2.6 Other Factors 82

2.7 Conclusion 90

3 The Marriage Process 92

3.1 Betrothal 93

3.2 Marriage Contract 105

3.3 The Wedding 116

3.4 Consummation 123

3.5 Wedding Feast And Moving To The Groom's House 125

3.6 Conclusion 129

4 God's Role In Marriage 132

4.1 God(s) And Marriage In Works Prior To Tobit 133

4.2 The Book Of Tobit 139

4.3 Conclusion 158

5 The Marital Relationship 160

5.1 Gender Roles 161

5.1.1 Husbands 161

5.1.2 Wives 168

5.2 Relations Between Husband And Wives 179

5.2.1 Communication And Cooperation 180

5.2.2 Conflict 186

5.2.3 Love And Joy 200

5.3 Conclusion 204.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783110247862

3110247860

OCLC:

650505780