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245 1 2 _aA 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)
246 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508 _aProduced by Greg Lindahl
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTheater -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Early works to 1800
653 _aDance -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10108
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