Propositions on Marriage and Divorce

Authors

P. E. Kretzmann, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

6-1-1932

Document Type

Article

Keywords

consent, marriage, engagement, betrothal, mutual, wedlock, divorce

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The mutual consent directly and unmistakably given, of one woman to be the wife of one particular man, and of that man to be the husband of that same woman, both of them being capable of contracting marriage. is, according to Scripture, the very essence of the marriage contract. It is immaterial whether this mutual promise or consent is designated an engagement a betrothal, or is called by any other name, as long as it is shown to have been made.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Genesis 24:58, 67; Genesis 25:20; Genesis 29:21; Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:3, 39; Ephesians 5:31-33; Matthew 1:18; Luke 2:5; Genesis 19:8, 14;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Kretzmann, P. E. (1932) "Propositions on Marriage and Divorce," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 3, Article 60.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol3/iss1/60