King Manasseh And Child Sacrifice
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King Manasseh and Child Sacrifice
Author: Francesca Stavrakopoulou
language: en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date: 2012-10-24
The Hebrew Bible portrays King Manasseh and child sacrifice as the most reprehensible person and the most objectionable practice within the story of 'Israel'. This monograph suggests that historically, neither were as deviant as the Hebrew Bible appears to insist. Through careful historical reconstruction, it is argued that Manasseh was one of Judah's most successful monarchs, and child sacrifice played a central role in ancient Judahite religious practice. The biblical writers, motivated by ideological concerns, have thus deliberately distorted the truth about Manasseh and child sacrifice.
Repentance and Ruin: The Rise and Fall of King Manasseh
🔥 The story of a king who strayed farther than most—and a God who proved His mercy knows no limits. 🔥 King Manasseh’s reign was marked by bloodshed, idolatry, and rebellion against God. He wasn’t just a wayward king—he was one of the most wicked rulers in Israel’s history. Yet, his life wasn’t defined solely by his ruin—it also revealed one of the greatest turnarounds ever recorded in Scripture. "Repentance and Ruin" brings the incredible rise, catastrophic fall, and miraculous redemption of King Manasseh to life. This compelling account explores how even the darkest choices can’t extinguish the light of God’s mercy. Here’s what you’ll uncover: 👉 The depths of Manasseh’s rebellion and the devastating impact on his people. 👉 The pivotal moment of his captivity—and how rock bottom became the foundation for redemption. 👉 How his repentance transformed him into a man of God and a builder of hope. 👉 The timeless lessons his story holds about pride, humility, and second chances. 👉 What Manasseh’s life reveals about the power of repentance in your life. This isn’t just a tale of sin and sorrow—it’s a message of hope, restoration, and the enduring power of God’s grace. No one is too far gone. No life is beyond redemption. If you’ve ever wondered whether God’s mercy can cover the darkest chapters of your life, this book is for you. Journey through the rise and fall of a king, and discover a story that proves: It’s never too late to turn back to God. 🌟 Let Manasseh’s story inspire yours. 🌟 Open this book, and let the tale of repentance and ruin guide you into a deeper understanding of God’s boundless love. Your journey to hope starts now. 4o
The Strange World of Human Sacrifice
The Strange World of Human Sacrifice is the first modern collection of studies on one of the most gruesome and intriguing aspects of religion. The volume starts with a brief introduction, which is followed by studies of Aztec human sacrifice and the literary motif of human sacrifice in medieval Irish literature. Turning to ancient Greece, three cases of human sacrifice are analysed: a ritual example, a mythical case, and one in which myth and ritual are interrelated. The early Christians were the victims of accusations of human sacrifice, but in turn imputed the crime to heterodox Christians, just as the Jews imputed the crime to their neighbours. The ancient Egyptians rarely seem to have practised human sacrifice, but buried the pharaoh's servants with him in order to serve him in the afterlife, albeit only for a brief period at the very beginning of pharaonic civilization. In ancient India we can follow the traditions of human sacrifice from the earliest texts up to modern times, where especially in eastern India goddesses, such as Kali, were long worshipped with human victims. In Japanese tales human sacrifice often takes the form of self-sacrifice, and there may well be a line from these early sacrifices to modern kamikaze. The last study throws a surprising light on human sacrifice in China. The volume is concluded with a detailed index