You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Divorce Forbidden by Christ except for adulteryForced on those who had idolatrous wivesIllustrative of God`s casting off of the Jewish churchJews condemned for love ofLaw of marriage againstNot allowed to those who falsely accused their wivesOf captives, regulated by lawOf servants, regulated by lawOften sought by the JewsPermitted: By the Mosaic law. Permitted: On account of hardness of heart.Priests not to marry women afterProhibition of, offended the JewsSought on slight groundsWomen: Afflicted by.Women: Could marry after.Women: Could obtain.Women: Married after, could not return to first husband.Women: Responsible for vows after.