Remarriage

Marrying again after divorce or the death of a spouse. Part of Marriage.

Passages that substantially address this topic, in date order.

• Shepherd of Hermas, Mandate 4.1.10 (29.10)Hermas · ca. 100–150 · Separated spouses must stay unmarried because repentance is possible.
• Shepherd of Hermas, Mandate 4.1.6 (29.6)Hermas · ca. 100–150 · The husband should separate but not remarry; remarriage is adultery.
• Shepherd of Hermas, Mandate 4.1.8 (29.8)Hermas · ca. 100–150 · The husband must take back a repentant wife; this is why he must not remarry. The rule applies equally to both.
• Shepherd of Hermas, Mandate 4.4.1 (32.1)Hermas · ca. 100–150 · Hermas asks whether a widow or widower sins by remarrying.
• Shepherd of Hermas, Mandate 4.4.2 (32.2)Hermas · ca. 100–150 · Remarriage after a spouse's death is no sin, though remaining single brings more honor.
• First Apology 15Justin Martyr · ca. 150–155 · Christ's teaching on purity, divorce, celibacy, repentance, love of enemies, generosity, and trust in God.