With the increase in the divorce rate today, many people are more
concerned than ever with what the Bible says about marriage and divorce.
Keeping technical discussions to a minimum, James M. Efird helps readers
explore the biblical teachings on these two important social customs.
The book begins by examining ideas connected with marriage against the
ancient world and its practices and presuppositions. The investigation
continues with a section focusing on the practice of and teachings about
divorce, again set against the backdrop of the society and culture of
biblical times. The last section of the book draws together some of the
larger principles relating to marriage and divorce, based on the
biblical investigation.