On The Apparel Of Women

By Tertullian

Book Overview

On The Apparel Of Women is a book written by Tertullian, a Christian author from the early church period. The book discusses the appropriate dress and behavior for women, particularly within the church community. Tertullian argues that women should dress modestly and avoid extravagant clothing or jewelry. He also emphasizes the importance of women's behavior, stating that they should be humble, submissive, and obedient to their husbands. The book reflects the cultural norms of the time, which placed a strong emphasis on gender roles and hierarchy. Despite its antiquated viewpoints, the book remains a significant historical document for understanding the attitudes and beliefs of early Christianity towards women.You must know that in the eye of perfect, that is, Christian, modesty, (carnal)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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162667257
• ISBN13: 9781162667256
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"