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... existence amongst themselves were for the most part annihilated by the burning of the books of Numa ; and the few scattered fragments which yet remained , after several abortive attempts , were finally destroyed by fire . Numa's books ...
... existence amongst themselves were for the most part annihilated by the burning of the books of Numa ; and the few scattered fragments which yet remained , after several abortive attempts , were finally destroyed by fire . Numa's books ...
Page 78
... existence of religion from hypocrisy and mere ceremonies , could only succeed slowly and partially . The idea of angels and devils being given by the Christian religion , and the nature of ecstasy and the psychological fundamental ...
... existence of religion from hypocrisy and mere ceremonies , could only succeed slowly and partially . The idea of angels and devils being given by the Christian religion , and the nature of ecstasy and the psychological fundamental ...
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... existence is important to them . There are instances , however , in which the magic art is turned to the injury of 505538 others ; and the above - mentioned writers relate many THE MAGIC OF THE LAPLANDERS . 99 The Magic of the Laplanders.
... existence is important to them . There are instances , however , in which the magic art is turned to the injury of 505538 others ; and the above - mentioned writers relate many THE MAGIC OF THE LAPLANDERS . 99 The Magic of the Laplanders.
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... existence , and suffered no tortures to extort a confession from them . There were , however , all sorts of books and writings which taught how people might be brought into intercourse with spirits ; there were also witch- powders and ...
... existence , and suffered no tortures to extort a confession from them . There were , however , all sorts of books and writings which taught how people might be brought into intercourse with spirits ; there were also witch- powders and ...
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... existence and influ- ence of evil spirits , as they have come down to us , have been modified by Christianity . The devil is altogether Jewish , Christian , heathen , idolatrous , and spectral . As the heathen gods disappeared ...
... existence and influ- ence of evil spirits , as they have come down to us , have been modified by Christianity . The devil is altogether Jewish , Christian , heathen , idolatrous , and spectral . As the heathen gods disappeared ...
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Page 130 - Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought ? Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side ? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.