Gods and devils of mankind : the whole dark picture strikingly contrasted with the beauty and purity of revealed religion / by Frank S. Dobbins ; assisted by Hon. S. Wells Williams (1897)
Dobbins, Frank S. (Frank Stockton), 1855-1916 · [S.l.] · leaf 52
ldindicate that these were thefirst known idols. What followsis suggested as the probable line of development in theidea of idols, but so far as is now known, there is no wayof definitely determining the question. Finding it difficult to fasten their thoughts on invisible,intangible beings, men, at… … TERAPHIM. eg SOURCES OF IDOL WORSHIP. representing the being worshiped. Then, gradually, theworship was transferred to the object and withdrawnfrom the being represented. Or, it may be that the beingworshiped was supposed in some manner to dwell in theidol, and was worshiped thus. Or, it may be…
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