An Essay on the Nature, Design, and Origin, of Sacrifices

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Kessinger Publishing, 2009 - 368 pages
""An Essay On The Nature, Design, And Origin, Of Sacrifices"" is a book written by Arthur Ashley Sykes and published in 1748. The book delves into the topic of sacrifices, examining their purpose, meaning, and origins. Sykes explores the various types of sacrifices found in different cultures throughout history, including animal sacrifices, human sacrifices, and symbolic sacrifices. He also considers the religious and cultural significance of sacrifices, as well as their role in human societies. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the practice of sacrifice and its place in the human experience. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, anthropology, or cultural studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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