In The Shadow Of Moloch: The Sacrifice Of Children And Its Impact On Western Religions
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Martin S. Bergmann
Binding: Hardback
Published: Columbia University Press., 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Slight sun-fading to DJ, minor foxing to page edges. Some bumps to edges of DJ.
In In The Shadow Of Moloch: The Sacrifice Of Children And Its Impact On Western Religions, Martin S. Bergmann presents a profound historical and theological analysis. This academic work chronicles the ancient practice of child sacrifice, meticulously detailing its origins and evolution within various cultures. Bergmann argues for the enduring, albeit often subtle, influence of these dark rituals on the development and doctrines of Western religions. The book uncovers the psychological and societal ramifications of such practices, illustrating how they shaped early religious thought and continue to resonate in contemporary spiritual narratives. It offers a compelling and often unsettling examination of humanity's complex relationship with faith, power, and the ultimate sacrifice.
Author: Martin S. Bergmann
Binding: Hardback
Published: Columbia University Press., 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Slight sun-fading to DJ, minor foxing to page edges. Some bumps to edges of DJ.
In In The Shadow Of Moloch: The Sacrifice Of Children And Its Impact On Western Religions, Martin S. Bergmann presents a profound historical and theological analysis. This academic work chronicles the ancient practice of child sacrifice, meticulously detailing its origins and evolution within various cultures. Bergmann argues for the enduring, albeit often subtle, influence of these dark rituals on the development and doctrines of Western religions. The book uncovers the psychological and societal ramifications of such practices, illustrating how they shaped early religious thought and continue to resonate in contemporary spiritual narratives. It offers a compelling and often unsettling examination of humanity's complex relationship with faith, power, and the ultimate sacrifice.