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Record Number: 17982 Author(s)/Creator(s): Colafemmina , Cesare. Contributor(s): Title: La poligamia presso gli ebrei nel Medioevo [The Bible described monogamy as an ideal with polygamy as a concession to human frailty. The "Misnah" permitted polygamy for men who could fulfill thier duties to each wife. Christians often tolerated this in cases in which first wives did not conceive. Source: Quaderni Medievali 34, ( 1992): Pages 114 - 122. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Divorce Jews Law Marriage Polygamy Talmud Award Note: Geographic Area: General Century: General Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1992. Language: Italian ISSN/ISBN: 03921875

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