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Next below them in status were the concubines, free women who usually came
either as war booty or from the families of less affluent Hebrews. The latter could
buy back their daughter if she did not satisfy her master. If the husband tired of
her ...
Next below them in status were the concubines, free women who usually came
either as war booty or from the families of less affluent Hebrews. The latter could
buy back their daughter if she did not satisfy her master. If the husband tired of
her ...
Page 43
fact of life, especially for the poor who might not be able to afford a wife, a
concubine, or a slave. The strong language used against the harlotry of Israel's
neighbors is directed more against the religious prostitution in which they
indulged rather ...
fact of life, especially for the poor who might not be able to afford a wife, a
concubine, or a slave. The strong language used against the harlotry of Israel's
neighbors is directed more against the religious prostitution in which they
indulged rather ...
Page 89
A marriage was arranged, and his concubine was dispatched to Africa to smooth
the nuptial road. The poor concubine, who was never named by Augustine, did
not complain bitterly, as well she might have, but swore eternal fidelity. Augustine
...
A marriage was arranged, and his concubine was dispatched to Africa to smooth
the nuptial road. The poor concubine, who was never named by Augustine, did
not complain bitterly, as well she might have, but swore eternal fidelity. Augustine
...
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Evolution and Classification of Marriage | 9 |
Hebrew Marriage in the Old Testament | 34 |
Copyright | |
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