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The position of woman was subservient to that of man: she had no say in the
choice of marital partner; she was a purchase and, as chattel, could be traded or
lent. Whereas she was expected to be as faithful as was the noble Penelope, the
...
The position of woman was subservient to that of man: she had no say in the
choice of marital partner; she was a purchase and, as chattel, could be traded or
lent. Whereas she was expected to be as faithful as was the noble Penelope, the
...
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that although the women of the United States are confined within the narrow
circle of domestic life, and their situation is in some respects one of extreme
dependence, I have nowhere seen woman occupying a loftier position; and if I
were ...
that although the women of the United States are confined within the narrow
circle of domestic life, and their situation is in some respects one of extreme
dependence, I have nowhere seen woman occupying a loftier position; and if I
were ...
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... 3 1 8 Greece, in Homer's time, 47-49 and brideprice, 47 position of women in,
48-49 Greek marriage, 47-63 in Athens, 49-60 and concubinage, 54-56 ideal
qualities desired, 5 1 marriage customs, 51 marriage regulations, 53 and position
of ...
... 3 1 8 Greece, in Homer's time, 47-49 and brideprice, 47 position of women in,
48-49 Greek marriage, 47-63 in Athens, 49-60 and concubinage, 54-56 ideal
qualities desired, 5 1 marriage customs, 51 marriage regulations, 53 and position
of ...
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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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