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Marriage in the Book of Tobit (Hardcover)
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Marriage in the Book of Tobit (Hardcover)
Series: Deuterocanonical and Cognate Literature Studies
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Apart from Genesis, Tobit contains more information about marriage
than any other biblical book. It reflects third-century beliefs and
customs yet also serves a didactic function, teaching Diaspora Jews
what they should value in their own marriages. This monograph
elucidates these elements by asking four questions: 1) Whom should
one marry? 2) How does one get married? 3) What role does God play
in marriage? 4) What do actual marriages look like? By
contextualizing Tobit in light of the Old Testament and relevant
Ancient Near Eastern texts, one can appreciate the book's unique
claims. Endogamy is defined more narrowly than in other Old
Testament texts as Israelites are now enjoined to marry close
relatives. Monetary matters such as the payment of the bride-price
are downplayed, while adherence to the Mosaic Law is emphasized in
the marriage contract and the wedding ceremony. Furthermore,
intertextual links with Genesis 24 cast Tobiah and Sarah as
founders of a "new Israel", showing that God becomes involved in
their marriage so that the nation of Israel will not die out.
Finally, the author's portrayal of three married couples in the
book reveals much about gender roles and also creates a realistic
portrait of the marital relationship in terms of communication,
cooperation, and conflict.
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