Tag: jewish marriage customs
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The Annunciation — A Quiet Conversation in Nazareth
In Nazareth’s quiet stillness, Mary receives a heavenly message that honors the vow she has already made to God. The Annunciation reveals not fear of the world, but a deeper concern: fidelity to the Lord. Through Scripture and covenant tradition, we see how her yes becomes the doorway of salvation.
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Betrothal, Marriage, and Jewish Legal Customs
To understand Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, we first need to understand the Jewish marriage covenant that shaped their lives, choices, and community.