Marriage
| Author | : John Meyendorff |
| Publisher | : St Vladimir's Seminary Press |
| Total Pages | : 156 |
| Release | : 1975 |
| ISBN-13 | : UVA:X000221866 |
| ISBN-10 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Marriage by : John Meyendorff
Download or read book Marriage written by John Meyendorff and published by St Vladimir's Seminary Press. This book was released on 1975 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study on Christian marriage is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the Orthodox perspective on marriage. The author examines marriage in the Church from the contexts of Judaism and the New Testament, the early church and Roman law, sacramental life, and contemporary society. Specific issues discussed include: second marriages, "mixed" marriages, divorce, abortion, family planning and responsible parenthood, married clergy, celibacy, and the monastic life. Includes text of the Orthodox marriage service.
