Full title
Marriage and Marital Life in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Research notes
Reader Checked|AK|Revised Reader Checked - AK - 05/02/2012
Reference type
Editor(s)
Roitman, Adolfo D.
Schiffman, Lawrence H.
Tzoref, Shani
Year
2011
Journal / Book Title || Series Title
The Dead Sea Scrolls and Contemporary Culture: Proceedings of the International Conference Held at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem (July 6-8, 2008)
Number of volumes
0
Issue / Series Volume
93
Series Title
Studies on the Texts of the Desert of Judah
Publisher
Brill
Place of Publication
Leiden
Pages
589-600
Alternative title
STDJ
Label
18/07/2011
Abstract
Though most scholars believe that the Yachad did not admit women as members, the Dead Sea Scrolls contain many halakhic details concerning women, marriage, and family life. In this lecture I will survey and analyze the relevant passages from the Scrolls in order to portray marriage and marital life within the Scrolls community. Subjects to be dealt with include matchmaking, the wedding ceremony, sex, and divorce.