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The Annunciation, 1898 by Henry Ossawa Tanner

Understanding the Annunciation and the Marriage of Mary and Joseph

The Jewish Context of Marriage in the Bible To fully grasp the stories of Mary and Joseph in the Bible, it’s crucial to understand the Jewish marital traditions of their time. Jewish marriages were initiated through kiddushin, a formal betrothal that created a binding marital relationship, requiring a divorce to dissolve. After kiddushin, the husband […]

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