The Curtezan unmasked; or, The Whoredomes of Jezebel Painted to the Life
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"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.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| 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 www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Conduct of life |
| Subject | Bible. Proverbs, III, 3-4 -- Commentaries -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Lust |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33737 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33737-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 475 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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