Matthew's Birth Story: An Early Milepost in the History of Jewish Marriage Law

The New Testament's initial narrative, the Matthean birth story, though immensely well-known, can still provide some surprises. One of its novel elements is its presumption that Joseph requires a divorce in order to sever his betrothal to Mary, pregnant with another's child. That betrothal...

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Published in:Biblical theology bulletin
Main Author: Zaas, Peter (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2009
In: Biblical theology bulletin
Further subjects:B Divorce
B Jesus
B Matthew
B Marriage
B Jewish Law
B birth story
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Parallel Edition:Electronic