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The Dowry by 19th century Russian painter, Vasili Pukirev. Dowry was a common practice in Russia through the 19th century.

Dowry

What Is A Dowry? A dowry is a transfer of parental property, gifts, or money at the marriage of a daughter. Dowry contrasts with the related concepts of bride price and dower. While bride price or bride service is a payment by the groom or his family to the bride’s parents, dowry is the wealth transferred from the...

Dower

What Is A Dower? Dower is a provision accorded by law, but traditionally by a husband or his family, to a wife for her support in the event that she should become widowed. It was settled on the bride (being gifted into trust) by agreement at the time of the wedding, or as provided by...

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Domestic Violence

What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence (also named domestic abuse or family violence) is violence or other abuse by one person against another in a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation. It may be termed intimate partner violence when committed by a spouse or partner in an intimate relationship against the other...

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Christian Views On Marriage

Christian Views On Marriage This article covers Christian Views On Marriage. Marriage is the legally or formally recognized intimate and complementing union of two people as spousal partners in a personal relationship (historically and in most jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman). The basic elements of...

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Woman’s Status In Bible & Quran

Woman’s Status In Bible & Quran This article covers Woman’s Status In Bible & Quran. We’re trying to compare the woman‘s status as seen in Christianity and Islam. The sources are mainly the Bible, Quran, and the teachings of Prophet Mohammed. The First Woman / Eve   Christianity (Bible)  ...

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Marriage Vows

What Are Marriage Vows? Marriage vows are promises each partner in a couple makes to the other during a wedding ceremony based upon Western Christian norms. They are not universal to marriage and not necessary in most legal jurisdictions. They are not even universal within Christian marriage, as Eastern Christians do not have marriage...

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Sacrament

Sacrament A sacrament is a Christian rite recognized as of particular importance and significance. There are various views on the existence and meaning of such rites. Many Christians consider the sacraments to be a visible symbol of the reality of God, as well as a means by which God enacts his grace. Many denominations,...

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Family

What is a Family? In the context of human society, a family is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth), affinity as implied by the etymology of the English word “family” or some combination of these the parent would be the daughter child they become the double of the...

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Marriage And The Home

Marriage And The Home Quotes We have collected and put the best Marriage And The Home Quotes. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this page on your social media to inspire others. May these Marriage And The Home Quotes on many subjects inspire you to never give up...