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#32 - The Jewish Roots of Marriage

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In continuing the series on the Sacraments, Justin begins discussing the Sacrament of Marriage by diving into the Jewish context of marriage. This episode examines the creation account and the institution of the first marriage, some common Jewish practices regarding marriage, and Jesus’ teaching on divorce. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider. Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribe Submit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.com Follow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast SOURCES: * Cross References of the Hebrew word Ezer - Blue Letter Bible * Marriage in Halakhic Judaism - Jewish Women’s Archive Get full access to Why Catholic? at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribe