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We have Biblical sources (spanning from 1512 B.C.E. to 460 B.C.E) and non-Biblic historians (spanning from the 2nd century B.C.E to the 3rd Century C.E.) testifying to the fact | We have Biblical sources (spanning from: 1512 B.C.E. to 460 B.C.E) and non-Biblic historians (spanning from the 2nd century B.C.E to the 3rd Century C.E.) testifying to the fact members of the Canaanite religion did indeed sacrifice human children. We have archaeological sites; although in past somewhat controversial, are recognized by many as "tophet" sites, burial sites for the remains sacrificed children. - '''See:''' ('''http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2544728/Ancient-Greek-stories-ritual-child-sacrifice-Carthage-TRUE-study-claims.html'''). | ||
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The Bible repeatedly documents the reality of this practice. For one the law code forbid anyone from engaging in this practice | The Bible repeatedly documents the reality of this practice. For one the law code forbid anyone from engaging in this practice. Secondly, it not only documents the neighboring nations engaging in this practice; the Biblical account reported certain Israelites, even kings of line of David, had engaged in this practice. | ||
It is note-worthy because the Bible is such a candor book. Unlike the other nation's records, who neighbored Israel, records from the Bible repeatedly document the Israelite's own failures. It is | It is note-worthy because the Bible is such a candor book. Unlike the other nation's records, who neighbored Israel, records from the Bible repeatedly document the Israelite's own failures. It is hard to imagine they would make up this about their own king who was to provide the very lineage to the foretold Messiah. | ||