
What has religion to do with sex? In conversation with Diarmaid MacCulloch
Reading Our Times
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The Evolution of Christian Marriage
This chapter examines the historical evolution of Christian marriage, highlighting the 676 synod that mandated marriages before a priest and the move from polygamy to monogamy. It critiques the Catholic Church's influence on family structures and discusses the intricate relationships between marriage regulations, genealogy, and social dynamics in medieval society.
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