Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage

Prima Facie is Latin for "on its face" (at first appearance). Evidence at first glance that proves its proposition (open and shut case). Only the man is permitted to initiate a divorce (Deuteronomy 24:1). Only the woman was bound to the law of her husband (Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:39). Only the man is given permission to marry when loosed (1 Corinthians 7:27). Only the woman is commanded to remain unmarried or reconcile after a divorce (1 Corinthians 7:11). Only the widow (not the widower) re