Marriage, Sex and Family in Judaism explores Jewish marriage from historical and contemporary perspectives, focusing on the religious and legal concepts of marriage, and the social impact of family in the Jewish community. The book does not advocate one perspective or another; instead, the essays range from conservative to liberal viewpoints, offering readers a well-balanced mixture of perspectives on Jewish marriage.

About the Author
Michael Broyde is a professor of law at Emory University, and the academic director of the law and religion program at Emory University. He is the author of Human Rights in Judaism, and Marriage, Divorce and the Abandoned Wife in Jewish Law.

Reviews
This collection of essays explores Jewish marriage from legal, historical, and social perspectives. Biblical models, the influence of gender, the rabbinic tradition, and contemporary issues are all reflected in this well-organized volume...the issues are covered in a serious, straightforward, fluid manner. * Jewish Book World *



Book Information
ISBN 9780742545168
Author Michael J. Broyde
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 526g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 154mm * 26mm