African traditional marriage and biblical patterns : the case of the Ashantis of Ghana

African traditional marriage and biblical patterns : the case of the Ashantis of Ghana

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This dissertation compares the family and marriage traditions of the Ashantis of Ghana and Ancient Hebrews. Some common features characterize the two societies, principal among which is the idea that having children is the key purpose of marrieage above love and intimacy. Others are the low status o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Adei, Stephen
Other Authors: Van Dyk, P. J.
Language:en
Published: 2009
Subjects:
Status of women
Ashanti marriage
Biblical marriage
African traditional marriage
Matrilineal system
Bride price
Prohibited marriages
Marriage in the Pentateuch
Family life
203.85
Jewish marriage customs and rites
Ashanti (African people) > Social life and customs
Marriage > Ghana
Christianity and culture > Ghana
Marriage > Religious aspects
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1029

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http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1029

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