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Originally Posted by aron
The following was published in 1501, by Erasmus. It is part of Chapter 7, of a 38-chapter book, entitled "Enchiridion Militis Christianii", or "The Manual of a Christian Warrior". Chapter 7 is called "On the three parts of man, the spirit, the soul, and the flesh"
This is it that Paul meant writing to the Chorintes. Remember ye not that he that joineth himself to an harlot is made one body with her: but he that cleaveth to the Lord, is one spirit with him.... I beseech thee with what colours could more workmanly have been painted and set out either the venomous enticements and wanton pleasures of the poisoned flesh,
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I note here also that Erasmus takes the spiritual picture painted by Paul, of being joined together and "being one", and connects it to the multiple admonitions against joining with "strange women" in Proverbs, and ending up in hell. Lee apparently missed this opportunity. The Book of Proverbs to Lee seems to have been "natural", and not worth much discussion.
If someone can show me where I am wrong here in my assessment, by all means please do so.