On The Apparel Of Women (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161435900)

On The Apparel Of Women is a book written by Tertullian, a prominent early Christian author, in the 2nd century AD. The book is a treatise on the appropriate dress and behavior of women, particularly in the context of worship and religious gatherings. Tertullian argues that women should dress modestly and avoid clothing that is too revealing, flashy, or extravagant. He also criticizes women who wear makeup or jewelry, and argues that they should instead focus on cultivating inner beauty and virtue. The book reflects the cultural norms and values of its time, and provides insight into the early Christian attitudes towards gender roles and behavior. Despite its controversial and outdated views, On The Apparel Of Women remains an important historical document and a fascinating read for those interested in the history of Christianity and women's studies.You must know that in the eye of perfect, that is, Christian, modesty, (carnal) desire of one's self (on the part of others) is not only not to be desired, but even execrated, by you: first, because the study of making personal grace (which we know to be naturally the inviter of lust) a mean of pleasing does not spring from a sound conscience: why therefore excite toward yourself that evil (passion)? why invite (that) to which you profess yourself a stranger? secondly, because we ought not to open a way to temptations, which, by their instancy, sometimes achieve (a wickedness).This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Tertullian
ISBN-10: 1161435905
ISBN-13: 9781161435900
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 38
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d