The development of the institution of marriage at the beginning of recorded history will be examined by a professor from ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Divinity School during a three-part class.
The class, part of ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ’s Relevant Religion series, is “Marriage at the Beginning: Marriage in the Ancient Near East and the Hebrew Bible.” It will be held three successive Tuesdays – March 24, March 31 and April 7 – at , 2200 West End Ave. Each class will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The cost to attend all three classes is $10. To register, telephone 615-936-8453 or go to .
The course will be taught by , assistant professor of ancient Near Eastern cultures at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ. Azzoni has a particular research interest in women and sexuality in the ancient Near East.
²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Divinity School sponsors Relevant Religion courses to give the general public the opportunity to engage with its professors on topics of interest.
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