Marriage Ties in England in First Half of 17th Century: Sermons to Newlyweds by Thomas Gateaker

The author of the article examines evolution ideas about marriage and matrimonial duties in 17th century England. study is based on sermons to newlyweds published 1620s by famous moderate Puritan Thomas Gataker: “A Summary Marital Responsibilities” (1620), Good Wife a Gift God” (1620/23), Perfect Wife” (1623). It emphasized that these are rich source early modern marriage. Addressing them allows us understand origins changes traditional gender practices introduced Puritans century. demonstrates that, unlike Anglicans Catholics, put friendship between man woman first place for purpose marriage, which serves as salvation from loneliness, not birth children. also concludes relied patriarchal foundations union, but role women it was actively revised fe-male virtue began take its rightful pious community.