Divorce and Remarriage [Hardcover]

Guy Duty (Author)

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Publication Date: June 1967

What Reviewers Are Saying ABOUT Divorce and Remarriage

"The author gives a fresh analysis of the words of Scripture relevant to the subject of divorce and remarriage. This is a new approach in this field and can be most helpful to both minister and layman. I commend this book."

Dr. Paul A. Meigs

Baptist Sunday School Board Review

"The author has given us a thorough study of this interesting subject which has produced so much confusion in the religious world. I found the book most interesting, and discovered that exhaustive research had been done. It does not concern the reader as to whether they agreed with the propositions which he himself makes, but it does give considerable insight into difficult questions and historical factors which brings the author to his conclusions. I feel that the publishers have given to us a book which will lend itself greatly to a continued study of this very interesting subject."

C. Wesley Lovin

The Wesleyan Methodist

"This is one of the most thought-provoking books I have ever read on the subject. It marshalls much Scripture to present what the author believes to be the Christian view and certainly an unbiased mind must say that Mr. Duty has a case."

David Otis Fuller, D.D.

Wealthy Street Baptist Church

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Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Bethany House Pub (June 1967)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871230976
• ISBN-13: 978-0871230973
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,388,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening and Helpful, June 5, 2003

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Christian Observer (Manassas, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Divorce and Remarriage (Paperback)

The author of this study believed for many years that there was no possibility of remarriage following divorce. His study of the Greek and his familiarity with the Greek text led him to change his mind eventually. He came to believe that the innocent party to a divorce could remarry. He sites scripture to prove his point. This is more than a study of the separation which divorce brings. It reaches out to discuss how to treat those who are divorced. Frequently they appear to be second class citizens in the congregation of the faithful. The study is illuminated with the authors pastoral concern for all who are involved. How are fellow church members to treat divorcees?
Fourteen brief chapters are included in this study beginning with a statement of purpose. Christs divorce law in Matthew 5:32 is discussed in the second chapter. The discussion continues with a study of the Jewish writing on divorcement. Does Put Away mean Dissolution? Chapters five and six discuss fornication. Chapter seven discusses Christs divorce law as seen in Matthew 19:9. Chapters 8 and 9 look at the meaning of fornication. The meanings of Romans 7:1-4 is taken up in chapter 10. I Corinthians 7: 10-15 is the theme of chapter 11. Chapter 12 gives the views of the church fathers on marriage and divorce. Chapter 13 discusses replies to objections and chapter 14 provides a summary of the evidence. A good bibliography of older books relating to the subject is also provided.

While this study was written some years go, it deserves attention as more and more churches are faced with divorces in their congregations. Both laymen and pastors will find the study enlightening and helpful

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good start for those studying D&R, August 20, 2003

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G. Gilbert "G. Gilbert" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Divorce and Remarriage (Paperback)

Guy Duty's book is a simple, somewhat inelegantly written book which supports the view that adultery and desertion break the marriage bond in a way that frees the innocent party to remarry. This is the first book that I ever read on the topic (the date of this review does not reflect when I first read the book) and it does an excellent job of bringing up many of the main issues in this debate.

Chapter titles include but are not limited to:

"Christ's Divorce Law in Matthew 5:32,"

"Does 'Put Away' Mean Dissolution?"
"'Except It Be For Fornication',"
"Are Fornication Exceptions Genuine?" and
"The Church Fathers' Views on Divorce and Remarriage."

There are 14 chapters in all.

Duty has clearly done some good, thorough research on this topic before writing it, and he is overall very comprehensive with good use of documentation throughout to support his position. The reason that I have given this book only four stars instead of five is that while I agree with his conclusions, I don't believe that he's gone far enough in showing that breaches in any of the four marriage vows becomes a ground for divorce, not simply adultry and desertion.

For a much fuller understanding of this topic, I would recommend Dr. David Instone-Brewer's book "Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible: The Social and Literary Context" (Eerdmans, 2002), or for a much more brief look at the subject also by Instone-Brewer, see "Divorce and Remarriage in the Church: Biblical Solutions for Pastoral Realities" (Paternoster Press, 2003) available at Amazon.co.uk.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Scripture-based counsel on Divorce & Remarriage, June 20, 1997

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This review is from: Divorce and Remarriage (Hardcover)

Having read the New Testament (and Old!) references to divorce, listened to several ministers' interpretations, and read other books on the subject, I was confused! Was divorce & remarriage ever permitted in a Christian's life? If so, under what circumstances? When was it sinful? What did Jesus mean in His teachings in the Gospels? This book held all the answers and sent me back again and again to verify the content and context in Scripture. I highly recommend this book to all who are struggling with this issue and just want the Truth. It truly is Godly Counsel.