Marriage in Medieval Culture: Consent Theory and The Case of Joseph and Mary
Irven M. Resnick
From the second half of eleventh century, medieval Latin theologians and canonists wrestled with a number questions related to sexual relations marriage. Marriage is, characteristically, one avenues by which society—especially religious or holy community— attempts define its boundaries. In this effort church authorities had, for centuries, proscribed both marriage between Jews Christians. They had sought control over marital among Christian spouses proscribing contact before receiving communion, during Lent, woman's pregnancy menstrual cycle. also attempted eliminate clergy, occasional success, as part an unions more effectively.
Church History