02649cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000140011324502610012724602420038826400510063030000470068133600260072833700260075433800360078050000310081650800290084752012450087653400450212165300640216665300620223085600430229210108UtSlPG20260610133240.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aAnonymous12aA Treatise of Daunses, Wherin It is Shewed, That They Are as It Were Accessories and Dependants (Or Thynges Annexed) to Whoredome :bWhere Also by the Way is Touched and Proued, That Playes Are Ioyned and Knit Togeather in a Rancke or Rowe with Them (1581)1 aTreatise 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 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-11-01  aProduced by Greg Lindahl  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTheater -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Early works to 1800  aDance -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Early works to 180040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10108