The History of Prostitution: Its Extent, Causes, and Effects throughout the World
CHAPTER V. THE EARLY CHRISTIAN ERA.
Christian Teachers preach Chastity.--Horrible Punishment of Christian Virgins.--Persecution of Women.--Conversion of Prostitutes.--The Gnostics.--The Ascetics.--Conventual Life.--Opinion of the Fathers on Prostitution.--Tax on Prostitutes.--Punishment of Prostitutes under the Greek Emperors. 86