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Courtney Ann Irby, "Guiding God's Marriage: Faith and Social Change in Premarital Counseling" (NYU Press, 2024)

New Books in Anthropology

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Marriage Preparation: A Comparative Study

This chapter explores the historical and contemporary development of marriage preparation programs in Catholic and evangelical communities, contrasting their unique approaches. It examines how Catholics focus on sacramental understanding while evangelicals emphasize therapeutic insights, leading to different emotional outcomes for couples. Through interviews and discussions, the effectiveness of various counseling methodologies is analyzed, shedding light on societal implications and readiness perceptions among engaged couples.

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