TITLE

Marriage in Counterpoint and Harmony

AUTHOR(S)

Meilaender, Gilbert

PUB. DATE

June 1992

SOURCE

First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion & Public Life;Jun/Jul1992, Issue 24, p30

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the concept of faithful commitment in marriage. Ideal relationship between a man and woman illustrated by Dorothy L. Sayers, in her novel "Gaudy Night"; Explanation of the fundamental assumption that husband and wife should be committed to a permanent, lifelong union; Example of the promise and the problem of attempts to take serious position within marriage.

ACCESSION #

17726619

 

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