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Blemished Brides: Women’s Bodies and Disability in Ancient Judaism

Women Who Went Before

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Exploring Jewish Marriage Contracts: A Look at Rights and Protections

This chapter examines the historical development of ketubot, highlighting the rights of enslaved women and the increasing protections for women in marriage over time. It also delves into the legal stipulations surrounding dowries and husbands' responsibilities as outlined in the Talmud.

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