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Engaged Buddhists
An engagement or betrothal is the period of time between the declaration of acceptance of a marriage proposal and the marriage itself (which is typically but not always commenced with a wedding). During this period, a couple is said to be ''fiancés'' (from the French), "betrothed", "intended", "affianced", "engaged to be married", or simply "engaged". Future brides and grooms may be called ''fiancée'' (feminine) or ''fiancé'' (masculine), "the betrothed", "wife-to-be" or "husband-to-be", respectively. The duration of the courtship varies vastly, and is largely dependent on cultural norms or upon the agreement of the parties involved. Long engagements were once common in formal arranged marriages, and it was not uncommon for parents betrothing children to arrange marriages many years before the engaged couple were old enough. This is still done in some countries. Many traditional Christian denominations have optional rites for Christian betrothal (also known as "blessing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) - The Proposal (1872)
William-Adolphe Bouguereau (; 30 November 1825 – 19 August 1905) was a French academic painter. In his realistic genre paintings, he used mythological themes, making modern interpretations of classical subjects, with an emphasis on the female human body. During his life, he enjoyed significant popularity in France and the United States, was given numerous official honors, and received top prices for his work. As the quintessential salon painter of his generation, he was reviled by the Impressionist avant-garde. By the early twentieth century, Bouguereau and his art fell out of favor with the public, due in part to changing tastes. In the 1980s, a revival of interest in figure painting led to a rediscovery of Bouguereau and his work. He finished 822 known paintings, but the whereabouts of many are still unknown. Life and career Formative years William-Adolphe Bouguereau was born in La Rochelle, France, on 30 November 1825, into a family of wine and olive oil merchants.Wis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erusin (Jewish Betrothal)
''Erusin'' (, also Talmudic academies in Babylonia, Babylonian ''ʾirrusin'') is the Hebrew language, Hebrew term for betrothal. In Modern Hebrew, ''erusin'' means engagement, but this is not the historical meaning of the term, which is the first part of marriage, the second part being the ''nissuin'' "nuptials". Since the Middle Ages it is customary for the marriage to occur immediately after the betrothal, and to perform the betrothal during the marriage ceremony itself. Previously, this was not the case, and there were often several months between the two events, according to Ketubot (Talmud), Ketubot 57b: "a virgin is given twelve months to prepare for her wedding? ... a widow given her thirty days". In Hebrew and rabbinic literature, betrothal is frequently referred to as "sanctification" (), on account of the bride becoming "sanctified" (dedicated) to the groom. In the Hebrew Bible The Book of Deuteronomy introduces the concept of erusin. This holds the couple accountab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
