Marriage as a covenant : a study of biblical law and ethics governing marriage, developed from the perspective of Malachi /
by Gordon Paul Hugenberger.
- xix, 414 pages ; 25 cm.
- Supplements to Vetus Testamentum, v. 52. 0083-5889 ; .
- Supplements to Vetus Testamentum. v. 52. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages [344]-380) and indexes.
The interpretative context of Malachi 2:10-16 -- "Covenant" in Malachi 2:14: does it refer to marriage? -- Malachi 2:16 and divorce -- Malachi 2:10-16 and the toleration of polygyny elsewhere in the Old Testament -- Malachi 2:15: Malachi's appeal to Adam and Eve for his understanding of marriage as a "covenant" -- "Covenant" and "oath" defined -- Verba solemnia and sexual union: the requisite covenant-ratifying oath and oath-sign for marriage -- Marriage as a covenant elsewhere in the Old Testament.