On Virginity Contributor(s): Ambrose, St (Author), Overett, A. M. (Revised by) |
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ISBN: 1643730150 ISBN-13: 9781643730158 Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing OUR PRICE: $8.06 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Spiritual Growth - Religion | Christian Theology - General - Religion | Christian Living - Love & Marriage |
Series: Lighthouse Church Fathers |
Physical Information: 0.17" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.24 lbs) 84 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: THE state of Virginity is undoubtedly commended in Holy Scripture; both by our Lord and St. Paul, but learned men have differed in their opinions as to the original customs and rules observed by virgins in the earliest ages. Some suppose that from the very beginning it was the custom for them to make a solemn profession of the virgin life, and to live together in common. Others consider that their vows were private, and they lived sometimes together, sometimes in the homes of their parents. Others, again, believing that there was no more than a simple purpose on the part of the virgins signified by the veil, and the simplicity of their dress, attribute the first commencements of community life to St. Ambrose himself. |