Marriage Legislation in the New Code of Canon Law (Classic Reprint)

Understand how the church’s marriage rules work today and why they matter.

This nonfiction guide presents the Marriage legislation in the New Code of Canon Law, with the text of the law in the original language and an English translation for readers who may not be familiar with Church Latin. It explains the nature, ends, and divisions of marriage, how betrothals and impediments are treated, and how the law is applied in practice. The work also highlights the historical development of the rules and what changed under the new code, helping clergy, professors, and students study the law with clarity and context.

• Learn how a marriage is prepared, investigated, and published to ensure freedom to marry.
• Discover how impediments, dispensations, and the consent of spouses shape a valid union.
• See how the new code differs from prior practice and what that means for application today.
• Find practical explanations that help with parish work, teaching, and scholarly study.