The Biblical Foundations of the Institution of Marriage

The article studies the biblical foundations of four characteristics of marriage: the good of the spouses, the procreation and education of offspring, unity, and indissolubility. It presupposes knowledge of exegetical, theological, and ethical aspects, and it analyzes and explains the above-mentioned characteristics as structural elements of the institution of marriage and family that introduce order and hope into mutual relations among the members of the family.

Keywords: Marriage; Family; Institution; Bible