When does marriage begin? Introducing marriage, Thanne, and mortal fears -- I. early marriage work -- Who did I marry after all? Idealization / realization -- How shall we live together? Mutualization and gender differences -- II. Forgiveness -- What kind of relationship is marriage meant to be? The divine ideal -- How does sin destroy the marital ideal? The reality -- What is forgiveness? The divine absurdity -- How do we practice forgiveness? Steps to accomplish the necessary miracle -- How do we preserve the goodness gained in forgiving? The covenant III. Marriage work: The continuing tasks -- "Faithfulness unto death": Working while there's life -- The first task: Truthfulness and dependability -- The second task: Sharing the work of survival -- The third task: Talking and listening -- The fourth task: Making love -- Avoiding adultery -- The fifth task: Healing -- Healing the abuser -- The sixth task: Gifting and volunteering. Published in: Nashville Physical description: 252 pages ; 24 cm

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