centuries of writing and rituals on love and marriage Munro, Eleanor C. compiler. text Literature. nyu New York, N.Y Viking c1989 1989 monographic eng

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xxiv, 262 pages : illustration (black and white) ; 22 cm. "This rich collection of writings on the nature of love and commitment has long delighted brides and grooms of every denomination. Culled from both sacred and secular texts, and suitable for either traditional or informal wedding ceremonies, these selections might be included in Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, interfaith, and non-denominational exchanges of vows. Among the passages appropriate for readings by parents, friends, or the bride and groom are selections from Plato and Sappho, Rilke and Auden, Ecclesiastes and Euripedes, Shakespeare and Donne, pascal and Montaigne, Emily Dickinson and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. There are love songs from the Aztecs and Eskimos, Hindu and African wedding prayers, a Buddhist marriage homily, a Shaker hymn, and Irish blessing, excerpts from Coptic Orthodox and Greek Orthodox marriage services, and passages from the Old and New Testaments, some familiar, some surprising. With myriad choices, Wedding Readings will help you add a special, personal touch to your marriage ceremony." --Provided by the publisher Adolesence selected and with an introduction by Eleanor Munro. Includes index. Maleen Grafilo-Ordiz Senior High School English Text in English Weddings Literary collections Love Literary collections Marriage Literary collections 9780140088793 [paperback] 88040334 University of Cebu-Banilad 890208 20250920082718.0