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...
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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.Geoffrey David Miller, St. Louis University, MO, USA.
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Acknowledgements; Table Of Contents; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Summary Of The Book And Relevant Passages; 1.2 State Of The Question; 1.2.1 The Text Of The Book Of Tobit; 1.2.2 The Date And Place Of Composition Of The Book Of Tobit; 1.2.3 Previous Studies On The Book Of Tobit And Marriage in Tobit; 1.3 Purpose And Methodology; 1.3.1 Purpose; 1.3.2 Sources; 1.3.3 Literary Genre of Tobit; 1.3.4 Methodology; 2 The Qualities A Man Looks For In A Bride; 2.1 Fertility; 2.2 Virginity; 2.3 Beauty.; 2.4 Love.; 2.5 Endogamy; 2.6 Other Factors; 2.7 Conclusion; 3 The Marriage Process; 3.1 Betrothal
3.2 Marriage Contract3.3 The Wedding; 3.4 Consummation; 3.5 Wedding Feast And Moving To The Groom's House; 3.6 Conclusion; 4 God's Role In Marriage; 4.1 God(s) And Marriage In Works Prior To Tobit; 4.2 The Book Of Tobit.; 4.3 Conclusion; 5 The Marital Relationship; 5.1 Gender Roles; 5.1.1 Husbands; 5.1.2 Wives; 5.2 Relations Between Husband And Wives; 5.2.1 Communication And Cooperation; 5.2.2 Conflict; 5.2.3 Love And Joy; 5.3 Conclusion; 6 Conclusion; 7 Abbreviations; 8 Bibliography; 8.1 Primary Sources; 8.2 Commentaries And Other Studies; 9 Index; 9.1 Index of Biblical References
