The History of the Condition of Women in Various Ages and Nations ...Broaders & Company, 1840 |
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... bridegroom and the father of the maiden , solemnized by a feast . We are not told how far the affections of women were consulted in these arrangements , but there is every reason to suppose that they were passively guided by others ...
... bridegroom and the father of the maiden , solemnized by a feast . We are not told how far the affections of women were consulted in these arrangements , but there is every reason to suppose that they were passively guided by others ...
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... bridegroom by her pa- rents . Her father said , " Take her according to the law of Moses ; " and the husband answered , " I take her according to that law . " Benedictions were then pronounced both by the parents and the guests . The ...
... bridegroom by her pa- rents . Her father said , " Take her according to the law of Moses ; " and the husband answered , " I take her according to that law . " Benedictions were then pronounced both by the parents and the guests . The ...
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... bridegroom's paying a certain sum of money , or performing a certain period of service for his bride , it became customary for wealthy parents to give a handsome dowry with their daughters . This is the natural tendency of society ...
... bridegroom's paying a certain sum of money , or performing a certain period of service for his bride , it became customary for wealthy parents to give a handsome dowry with their daughters . This is the natural tendency of society ...
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... bridegroom and his friends , in their richest apparel . Then came the bride in her palanquin and servants and children closed the train . When they arrived at the bridegroom's house , the bride anointed the door - posts with oil , and ...
... bridegroom and his friends , in their richest apparel . Then came the bride in her palanquin and servants and children closed the train . When they arrived at the bridegroom's house , the bride anointed the door - posts with oil , and ...
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... bridegroom , to the parents , who placed the right hand of the wife within the right hand of her husband , and pronounced upon them the paternal blessing . " Blessed be thou , O Lord our God , who didst create Adam and Eve ! Blessed be ...
... bridegroom , to the parents , who placed the right hand of the wife within the right hand of her husband , and pronounced upon them the paternal blessing . " Blessed be thou , O Lord our God , who didst create Adam and Eve ! Blessed be ...
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