Keller asserts that marriage is not merely a human institution but a divine one, established by God for the welfare and happiness of humankind. He explains, 'Marriage did not evolve in the late Bronze Age as a way to determine property rights. At the climax of the Genesis account of creation, we see God bringing a woman and a man together to unite them in marriage.' This Biblical perspective provides a framework for understanding marriage as a reflection of God's love and a means to refine character and create stable communities. | Timothy Keller | The Meaning of Marriage

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Keller asserts that marriage is not merely a human institution but a divine one, established by God for the welfare and happiness of humankind. He explains, 'Marriage did not evolve in the late Bronze Age as a way to determine property rights. At the climax of the Genesis account of creation, we see God bringing a woman and a man together to unite them in marriage.' This Biblical perspective provides a framework for understanding marriage as a reflection of God's love and a means to refine character and create stable communities.

-- Timothy Keller