The Meaning of Marriage
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The Meaning of Marriage is a Christian book by pastor and theologian Timothy Keller that explores the biblical purpose, challenges, and practical outworking of marriage in modern life.
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| The Meaning of Marriage canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Meaning of Marriage Context triple: [Timothy Keller, notableWork, The Meaning of Marriage]
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A.
On Marriage
"On Marriage" is a 19th-century feminist essay that critiques the legal and social subordination of wives and argues for equal rights within marriage.
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B.
Many Marriages
Many Marriages is a 1923 novel by American author Sherwood Anderson that explores themes of love, sexuality, and personal liberation in small-town Midwestern life.
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C.
The Union of Love and Marriage
The Union of Love and Marriage is an allegorical painting by French Neoclassical artist Jean-Baptiste Regnault that personifies and celebrates the harmonious bond between romantic love and matrimony.
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D.
Married Life
Married Life is a 2007 period drama film about a middle-aged man's plan to murder his wife after falling in love with another woman, blending dark humor with themes of love, betrayal, and moral ambiguity.
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E.
The Marriage Counselor
The Marriage Counselor is a stage play by Tyler Perry that blends drama and comedy to explore the complexities of relationships, infidelity, and personal growth within a troubled marriage.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Meaning of Marriage Target entity description: The Meaning of Marriage is a Christian book by pastor and theologian Timothy Keller that explores the biblical purpose, challenges, and practical outworking of marriage in modern life.
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A.
On Marriage
"On Marriage" is a 19th-century feminist essay that critiques the legal and social subordination of wives and argues for equal rights within marriage.
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B.
Many Marriages
Many Marriages is a 1923 novel by American author Sherwood Anderson that explores themes of love, sexuality, and personal liberation in small-town Midwestern life.
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C.
The Union of Love and Marriage
The Union of Love and Marriage is an allegorical painting by French Neoclassical artist Jean-Baptiste Regnault that personifies and celebrates the harmonious bond between romantic love and matrimony.
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D.
Married Life
Married Life is a 2007 period drama film about a middle-aged man's plan to murder his wife after falling in love with another woman, blending dark humor with themes of love, betrayal, and moral ambiguity.
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E.
The Marriage Counselor
The Marriage Counselor is a stage play by Tyler Perry that blends drama and comedy to explore the complexities of relationships, infidelity, and personal growth within a troubled marriage.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian book
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book ⓘ |
| argues |
that biblical submission and headship are grounded in mutual self-giving love
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that cultural views of romance distort expectations of marriage ⓘ that marriage is designed by God for deep companionship and spiritual growth ⓘ |
| author | Timothy Keller ⓘ |
| basedOn | a sermon series on marriage by Timothy Keller ⓘ |
| centralTheme |
marriage as a covenant rather than a consumer relationship
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marriage as a reflection of Christ’s relationship to the church ⓘ self-sacrificial love in marriage ⓘ the role of the gospel in sustaining marriage ⓘ |
| coAuthor | Kathy Keller ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| format |
audiobook
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ebook ⓘ print ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian living
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marriage and family ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| hasReception |
popular among evangelical Christians
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widely used in Christian premarital counseling ⓘ |
| includesChapterOn |
gender roles in marriage
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singleness and its relationship to marriage ⓘ the mission of marriage ⓘ the power of commitment in marriage ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Reformed theological tradition
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the Bible ⓘ
linked to:
Bible
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| intendedAudience |
Christian readers
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engaged couples ⓘ married couples ⓘ single adults ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor | combining theological exposition with practical marriage advice ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2011 ⓘ |
| publisher | Dutton ⓘ |
| subject |
Christian marriage
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biblical view of marriage ⓘ commitment ⓘ covenant ⓘ divorce ⓘ forgiveness ⓘ gender roles ⓘ gospel-centered marriage ⓘ love ⓘ marriage ⓘ relationships ⓘ singleness ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective |
Reformed Christianity
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linked to:
Reformed churches
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