Unit 2.1 Bbilical Foundation_OT

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• Title: Biblical Understanding of Marriage in the Old Testament

• Institution: University of Santo Tomas, Manila

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• Topic: Jewish Marriage Practices

  • Identify values that promote the sanctity of marriage.

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• Continuation of discussion on values in Jewish Marriage.

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• Biblical Perspective

  • Marriage originates in Genesis as a divine creation.

  • Integral to the creation, fall, and redemption plan.

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• Creation Account

  • Genesis states man and woman are created in God’s image (Gn. 1:27).

  • They complement each other — “bone of my bones” (Gn. 2:23).

  • Reflects God’s triune nature: a communion of persons.

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• Equality in Creation

  • Woman's creation addresses man's aloneness.

  • Establishes equality and unity between male and female.

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• God's Gift of Partnership

  • Man needs suitable partner for companionship.

  • Woman is created from man's rib, signifying closeness.

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• Importance of Kinship

  • Adam recognizes woman as part of himself.

  • Marriage involves leaving parents to form a new unity (Gn. 2:24).

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• Covenant of Unity

  • Man’s exclamation represents a lifelong bond.

  • Establishes a covenant relationship in marriage.

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• Symbolism of Creation

  • Woman showcases the necessity of companionship.

  • Quotes Gordon Higham’s interpretation of equality in marriage.

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• Divine Kinship

  • Woman created as kin to man with shared attributes.

  • Reflects God’s eternal kinship.

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• Human Kinship

  • Family reflects God’s Trinity.

  • Connection emphasizes an unbreakable bond in marriage.

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• Recognition by the Church

  • Men and women differ yet complement each other.

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• Nature of Marriage

  • Vocation to marriage is inherent to human nature.

  • Not merely a human institution; divinely ordained.

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• Foundations of Marriage

  • Established by Creator with its own laws (GS48§1, CCC 1603).

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• God's Role in Marriage

  • Mutual love in marriage mirrors God's love.

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• Scriptural Affirmation

  • Genesis describes unity and companionship (Gn. 2:18; 2:24).

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• Ancient Practices

  • Subordination of women, procreation focus, and polygamy.

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• Roles in Hebrew Scriptures

  • Women subordinated, primarily seen as mothers.

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• Divorce and Polygamy

  • Allowed, with men holding decision power.

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• Concubinage and Levirate Marriage

  • Polygamy tolerated for lineage continuity.

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• Motherhood and Authority

  • Role of motherhood grants women noble status in families.

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• Matrimonial Covenant

  • Solidifies kinship and obligations in marriage.

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• Significance of Readings

  • Expressions of prayer and devotion in marriage.

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• Tobit 8:4b-9

  • Highlights Christian marriage ideals focused on spirituality.

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• Love in Song of Solomon

  • Represents God's love and deep human connection.

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• Israel-Yahweh Marriage

  • Illustrates covenant love, patience, and forgiveness.

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• Prophet Hosea's Story

  • Marriage as a representation of divine love and faithfulness despite unfaithfulness.

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• Jeremiah's Call for Renewal

  • Adultery of Israel prompts a need for penitence and restored relationship through a new covenant.

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• Strengthening Marriage Conscience

  • Old law highlights unity and indissolubility, protecting wives.

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• Prophetic Vision of Marriage

  • Prepares Israel for understanding unity in marriage (CCC 1611).

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• Discussion Question

  • Relevance of understanding Old Testament marriage today.

Biblical Understanding of Marriage in the Old Testament

• Jewish Marriage Practices: Emphasizes values that promote the sanctity of marriage.

• Biblical Perspective: Marriage is a divine creation integral to God's plan of creation, fall, and redemption. Genesis highlights that man and woman are created in God’s image (Gn. 1:27) and complement each other (Gn. 2:23).

• Equality and Partnership: Woman's creation addresses man's aloneness, establishing equality and unity (Gn. 2:24). Man requires a suitable partner for companionship, reflected in their kinship and lifelong covenant.

• Covenant of Unity: Marriage signifies a new unity, supported by scriptural affirmations of companionship (Gn. 2:18; 2:24) and God's love.

• Historical Context: Includes ancient practices like polygamy, women's subordination, and the role of motherhood, shaping the matrimonial covenant.

• Prophetic Vision: Encourages understanding marriage's unity and indissolubility, protecting wives and fostering a renewed relationship through teachings from the Old Testament.