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Page 907
... biblical story of creation describes the vegetative surroundings of man and his dependence on plants ( e.g. , the tree of knowl- edge ) . The tree of life , the world tree , and the primeval cosmic plant all have characteristics related ...
... biblical story of creation describes the vegetative surroundings of man and his dependence on plants ( e.g. , the tree of knowl- edge ) . The tree of life , the world tree , and the primeval cosmic plant all have characteristics related ...
Page 969
... biblical allu- sions and evidence for human sacrifice at Carthage . Sa- cred prostitutes , both male and female , were among the personnel of some shrines , but details as to the extent and significance of this institution are lacking ...
... biblical allu- sions and evidence for human sacrifice at Carthage . Sa- cred prostitutes , both male and female , were among the personnel of some shrines , but details as to the extent and significance of this institution are lacking ...
Page 1013
... biblical law , the right to inherit belongs to sons first . To protect the rights of wives and daughters , rabbinic law obligated the sons to maintain the widows and unmarried daughters . ( 4 ) Financial law : except for Gen. 23 : 9 ff ...
... biblical law , the right to inherit belongs to sons first . To protect the rights of wives and daughters , rabbinic law obligated the sons to maintain the widows and unmarried daughters . ( 4 ) Financial law : except for Gen. 23 : 9 ff ...
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