Codex: Clement of Rome
Book: Second Epistle on Virginity
Admonitory History of the Incestuous Children of David.
11:1 Have you not read concerning Amnon and Tamar, the children of David?
11:2 This Amnon conceived a passion for his sister, and humbled her, and did not spare her, because he longed for her with a shameful passion;
11:3 and he proved wicked and profligate because of his constant intercourse with her, without the fear of God, and he "wrought uncleanness in Israel." 1 xrefs
11:4 Therefore, it is not proper for us, nor right for us, to associate with sisters, indulging in laughter and looseness;
11:5 but we ought to behave towards them with all chasteness and purity, and in the fear of the Lord.
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