Gabriel Radle, Marriage in Byzantium: Christian Liturgical Rites from Betrothal to Consummation . Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. Pp. xv, 452.

Key Points

• The book examines the progression of Christian marriage rites in Byzantine society.
• Analysis of historical texts and liturgical documents
• Comparison of rituals across different periods
• Study of cultural and religious influences on marriage traditions
• Detailed descriptions of betrothal and consummation rites
• Insights into the religious significance of marriage in Byzantine culture
• Exploration of the societal implications of these rituals