Adoption usually occurred when a wealthy adult had no heir for his estate. He would then adopt someone as heir-it could be a child, a youth, or an adult. The moment adoption occurred, several things were immediately true of the new son. First, his old debts and legal obligations were paid; second, he got a new name and was instantly heir of all the father had; third, his new father became instantly liable for all his actions {his debts,
( Timothy J. Keller )
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