Jewish Code of Jurisprudence, Vol. 3: Talmudical Law Decisions; Inheritance, Guardian, Marriage, Divorce, Domestic Relations, Law Questions; Part I-II and Brith Itzhak (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. L. Kadushin

9780265589205: Jewish Code of Jurisprudence, Vol. 3: Talmudical Law Decisions; Inheritance, Guardian, Marriage, Divorce, Domestic Relations, Law Questions; Part I-II and Brith Itzhak (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265589207 ISBN 13: 9780265589205

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Comprehensive guidance on Jewish marriage, divorce, and related obligations

This edition compiles classical jurisprudence on how dowries, betrothal, and kinship duties are handled under traditional law, with references drawn from rabbinic sources.

This volume surveys how property, support, and family duties are defined and enforced. It covers the steps of betrothal, the responsibilities of a husband to a wife’s daughter, and the rules governing divorce, custody, and financial settlements. It presents practical rules for resolving disputes and clarifying who owes what in complex family scenarios.

Betrothal procedures, documents, and ceremonies, including who may act as an agent
Dowries, inheritance, and the limits of a husband’s financial obligations
Rules for support during a marriage and during illness or misfortune
Conditions and remedies related to divorce, childlessness, and remarriage

Ideal for readers seeking a detailed, historical look at how these legal questions were approached in classical rabbinic law, and how they shaped domestic life.

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