On the Dress of Women
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On the Dress of Women is an early Christian moral treatise by Tertullian that critiques female adornment and advocates modesty in women's clothing and appearance.
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| On the Dress of Women canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: On the Dress of Women Context triple: [De Cultu Feminarum, alternativeName, On the Dress of Women]
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On Women
"On Women" is a controversial essay by philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer in which he presents his pessimistic and often misogynistic views on women, included as a notable section of his collection Parerga and Paralipomena.
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The Women
"The Women" is a 1939 American comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor, celebrated for its all-female ensemble cast and sharp, satirical portrayal of high-society relationships and gossip.
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The Women
"The Women" is the English title of Surah An-Nisa, a chapter of the Qur’an that extensively addresses women’s rights, family law, and social justice in Islamic teachings.
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Catalogue of Women
Catalogue of Women is an ancient Greek epic poem, traditionally attributed to Hesiod, that recounts the genealogies and myths of heroic women and their descendants.
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Woman in the Nineteenth Century
Woman in the Nineteenth Century is an 1845 book by Margaret Fuller that is considered a foundational feminist text advocating for women’s intellectual, social, and political equality.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: On the Dress of Women Target entity description: On the Dress of Women is an early Christian moral treatise by Tertullian that critiques female adornment and advocates modesty in women's clothing and appearance.
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A.
On Women
"On Women" is a controversial essay by philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer in which he presents his pessimistic and often misogynistic views on women, included as a notable section of his collection Parerga and Paralipomena.
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B.
The Women
"The Women" is a 1939 American comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor, celebrated for its all-female ensemble cast and sharp, satirical portrayal of high-society relationships and gossip.
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C.
The Women
"The Women" is the English title of Surah An-Nisa, a chapter of the Qur’an that extensively addresses women’s rights, family law, and social justice in Islamic teachings.
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D.
Catalogue of Women
Catalogue of Women is an ancient Greek epic poem, traditionally attributed to Hesiod, that recounts the genealogies and myths of heroic women and their descendants.
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E.
Woman in the Nineteenth Century
Woman in the Nineteenth Century is an 1845 book by Margaret Fuller that is considered a foundational feminist text advocating for women’s intellectual, social, and political equality.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian moral treatise
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Latin Christian text ⓘ theological work ⓘ |
| addresses | Christian women ⓘ |
| advocates |
ascetic lifestyle
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modesty in dress ⓘ simplicity in appearance ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Carthage
NERFINISHED
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North African Christianity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | Tertullian NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| belongsTo | Christian literature on dress and adornment ⓘ |
| criticizes |
cosmetics
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female adornment ⓘ jewelry ⓘ luxurious clothing ⓘ |
| doctrinalPosition | strict moral discipline for Christians ⓘ |
| ethicalConcern |
spiritual danger of vanity
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worldliness in Christian life ⓘ |
| ethicalPerspective | Christian moral rigorism ⓘ |
| genre |
didactic literature
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moral treatise ⓘ |
| hasPerspectiveOn |
Christian conduct
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gender roles in Christianity ⓘ |
| historicalContext | patristic era ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
biblical teachings on modesty
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early Christian ascetic ideals ⓘ |
| literaryForm | polemical prose ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian ethics
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asceticism ⓘ female adornment ⓘ modesty ⓘ women's clothing ⓘ |
| moralStance |
condemnation of ostentation
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promotion of humility ⓘ |
| movement | Latin Church Fathers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Latin ⓘ |
| partOf | Tertullian's moral writings ⓘ |
| relatedWork | On the Apparel of Women ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Christianity
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early Christianity ⓘ |
| theologicalTheme |
human vanity
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moral discipline ⓘ sin and temptation ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early 3rd century ⓘ |
| usesSource |
New Testament
NERFINISHED
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Old Testament NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| workOf | Latin patristic literature ⓘ |
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