AN EXCHANGE MARRIAGE AGREEMENT AMONG THE BEDOUIN OF CENTRAL SINAI: TEXT, TRANSLATION AND COMMENTARY

Frank H. Stewart*

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Abstract

At the center of this article is a transcript of the discussion leading to an exchange marriage agreement made in 1978 by members of the Aḥaywāt tribe in central Sinai. They arrange for two males each to marry the other’s sister. The text is given in Arabic together with an introduction, English translation, notes, and a commentary. The article begins with some general remarks about exchange marriage, and is concluded with a glossary.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationJerusalem Studies in Arabic and Islam
PublisherThe Max Schloessinger Memorial Foundation, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Pages239-319
Number of pages81
StatePublished - 2023

Publication series

NameJerusalem Studies in Arabic and Islam
Volume54
ISSN (Print)0334-4118

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2023, The Max Schloessinger Memorial Foundation, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. All rights reserved.

Keywords

  • anthropology
  • Arabic dialects
  • Bedouin
  • customary law
  • Egypt
  • marriage
  • Sinai
  • social

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