ofmarriage

They should simply be calledunions. the definition ofmarriage should be left for the church.

New York Governor Paterson Introduces Gay Marriage Bill 2009

We soon broached the old subject ofmarriage, and entered upon a conditional contract of matrimony, viz: that we would marry if ourminds should not change within one year; that after marriage we would change our former course and live a pious life; and that we would embrace the earliest opportunity of running away to Canada for our liberty.

Narrative of the life and adventures of Henry Bibb Bibb, Henry, b. 1815 1849

I presume there are no class of people in the United States who so highly appreciate the legality ofmarriage as those persons who have been held and treated as property.

Narrative of the life and adventures of Henry Bibb Bibb, Henry, b. 1815 1849

The couple's divorce was finalised in January (09) after eight years ofmarriage, and they quickly thrashed out a settlement in the British courts - reportedly agreeing to share the care of their two children Rocco, eight, and adopted David, three.

Entertainment - Female First 2009

For the couple who was going to exchange nuptial vows, the venue ofmarriage appeared to be immaterial.

Daily News & Analysis 2009

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The Jesus Dynasty James D. Tabor 2006

Jews aristocratic, Jesus as threat to power ofburial practices ofcommon names ofcrucifixion blamed onof DiasporaHashmonean rulers ofillegitimacy of Herodian rule ofmarriage ofMessiahs of, see also Davidic Messiah; Priestly Messiahmoney-changing ofpersecution ofpolemics against Christians byPontius Pilate’s oppression ofrevolts against Romans ofand righteous GentilesRoman conquest ofseparatistvillage life ofsee also JudaismJezebel

The Jesus Dynasty James D. Tabor 2006