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Title:
The Curtezan unmasked; or, The Whoredomes of Jezebel Painted to the Life
With Antidotes against them, or Heavenly Julips to cool Men in the Fever of Lust.
Credits:
Produced by Keith Edkins and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Curtezan Unmasked; or, The Whoredomes of Jezebel Painted to the Life" is a moral treatise written by an anonymous author during the 17th century. This work, often reflecting the attitudes and moral concerns of its time, focuses on the dangers and moral implications of lust and infidelity, presenting a strong condemnation of sexual immorality as epitomized by the figure of Jezebel. It serves as a cautionary guide for men to resist temptations presented by seductive women. The book explores the idea that while the pleasures of lust may seem alluring, they ultimately lead to severe consequences such as damage to one's reputation, health, and spiritual integrity. It provides vivid descriptions of the "strange woman" or courtesan, emphasizing her enchanting appearance and deceptive nature. The author employs biblical references and historical anecdotes to illustrate the moral decline that accompanies excessive desire. Additionally, the text offers "antidotes" for lust, promoting chastity, marriage, and spiritual vigilance as remedies to counteract temptation and uphold virtue. Ultimately, it argues for the necessity of self-restraint and the pursuit of a life in accordance with moral and spiritual principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 33737
Published: Sep 16, 2010
Downloads: 198
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
Subject: Bible. Proverbs, III, 3-4 -- Commentaries -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Lust
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Curtezan unmasked; or, The Whoredomes of Jezebel Painted to the Life
With Antidotes against them, or Heavenly Julips to cool Men in the Fever of Lust.
Credits:
Produced by Keith Edkins and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Curtezan Unmasked; or, The Whoredomes of Jezebel Painted to the Life" is a moral treatise written by an anonymous author during the 17th century. This work, often reflecting the attitudes and moral concerns of its time, focuses on the dangers and moral implications of lust and infidelity, presenting a strong condemnation of sexual immorality as epitomized by the figure of Jezebel. It serves as a cautionary guide for men to resist temptations presented by seductive women. The book explores the idea that while the pleasures of lust may seem alluring, they ultimately lead to severe consequences such as damage to one's reputation, health, and spiritual integrity. It provides vivid descriptions of the "strange woman" or courtesan, emphasizing her enchanting appearance and deceptive nature. The author employs biblical references and historical anecdotes to illustrate the moral decline that accompanies excessive desire. Additionally, the text offers "antidotes" for lust, promoting chastity, marriage, and spiritual vigilance as remedies to counteract temptation and uphold virtue. Ultimately, it argues for the necessity of self-restraint and the pursuit of a life in accordance with moral and spiritual principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 33737
Published: Sep 16, 2010
Downloads: 198
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
Subject: Bible. Proverbs, III, 3-4 -- Commentaries -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Lust
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.