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Divorce and the Church Courts Overmarry in History
The article traces Jesus teaching on divorce, its biblical basis, and church practice through centuries. It notes civil divorces arising in Germany England and France, Papal annulments via diocesan tribunals, Paul’s guidance on Pauline Privilege, and the enduring church view that marriage endures unless annulled for specific reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Luke
Apostle Paul
Matthew
Moses
Martin Luther
Germany
Henry VIII
Clement VII
Catherine
England
Napoleon
Josephine
Pius VII
France
United States
Canada
St. John Chrysostom
Constantinople
St. Paul
Rome