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THE LABYRINTH OF THE WORLD
men rule the community, and women again rule men, might become apparent. The queen begged both parties to prevent this; this was agreed to on both sides. Then, seeing this, one of Solomon's companions said (Syr. xxvi. 29[1]): "A woman who honours her husband is considered wise!" and a second added (Ephes. v. 23): "The husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the Church." But the friendly agreement was confirmed, and both men and women withdrew.
- ↑ From the Apocrypha.
