Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 94 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous A Treatise of Daunses, Wherin It is Shewed, That They Are as It Were Accessories and Dependants (Or Thynges Annexed) to Whoredome Where Also by the Way is Touched and Proued, That Playes Are Ioyned and Knit Togeather in a Rancke or Rowe with Them (1581) Treatise of Dances, Wherein It is Showed, That They Are as It Were Accessories and Dependants (Or Things Annexed) to Whoredom Where Also by the Way is Touched and Proved, That Plays Are Joined and Knit Together in a Rank or Row with Them Produced by Greg Lindahl "A Treatise of Daunses, Wherin It is Shewed, That They Are as It Were…" is a treatise likely written in the late 16th century, focusing on the implications and morality surrounding dancing within Christian communities. The book argues that dances are closely linked with immorality and whoredom, positioning them as temptations that undermine Christian values. Its historical context suggests a time when societal norms were heavily influenced by religious beliefs, making the discussion of leisure activities, such as dancing, contentious. The treatise delves into various arguments against dancing, stating that it incites lust and engages both men and women in shameless behaviors. The author cites numerous biblical references to substantiate his claims, emphasizing the supposed dangers that dancing poses to moral integrity and communal decency. By discussing the origins of dancing and historical attitudes towards it, including perspectives from both ancient and contemporary sources, the author aims to persuade readers to abandon such practices. Ultimately, it is a call to uphold Christian virtues and distance oneself from activities that could lead to sin and moral degradation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Theater -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Early works to 1800 Dance -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Early works to 1800 PN Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature 69834 2025-06-19T18:02:21.547060 text/html 69704 69646 2024-11-05T03:55:28.139243 2023-10-05T05:00:32.448565 text/html text/html 149245 2025-06-19T18:02:37.599967 application/epub+zip 148011 2025-06-19T18:02:31.166008 application/epub+zip 89102 2025-06-19T18:02:26.081034 application/epub+zip 368985 2025-06-19T18:02:43.055983 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362695 2025-06-19T18:02:36.716979 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 96511 2022-09-05T06:58:06.954729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 59845 2025-06-19T18:02:21.182087 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 39763 2024-10-28T17:37:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11993 2025-06-19T18:02:43.617937 application/rdf+xml 27778 2025-06-19T18:02:30.375032 image/jpeg 5127 2025-06-19T18:02:30.091001 image/jpeg 149958 2025-06-19T18:02:21.555036 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Unknown en.wikipedia