Bible Studies: Essays on Phallic Worship and Other Curious Rites and Customs

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wheeler, J. M. (Joseph Mazzini), 1850-1898.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Bible Studies: Essays on Phallic Worship and Other Curious Rites and Customs" by J. M. Wheeler is a collection of essays likely written in the late 19th century. The text explores the intersection of ancient religious practices, particularly phallic worship, with biblical narratives, scrutinizing the historical and anthropological contexts of these rites. The author delves into topics such as the origins of religious beliefs, cultural taboos, and the evolution of ritual practices among the ancient Jews and neighboring cultures. The opening of this work introduces the reader to its central themes, highlighting the intention to analyze biblical texts through the lens of anthropology and the evolution of religion. Wheeler presents a discussion on the concept of phallic worship, tracing its manifestations in ancient civilizations and its implications within Jewish religious practices. He critiques the interpretation of the Bible by contemporary readers who may overlook essential historical and cultural contexts, suggesting that many biblical narratives contain underlying elements of these primitive rites that have been obscured or sanitized over time. The preface sets a tone of inquiry, encouraging a re-examination of familiar scriptures while hinting at the surprising revelations that await diligent readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Preface

Phallic worship among the Jews

Circumcision

Moses at the inn

The brazen serpent, and salvation by similars

Religion and magic

Taboos

Blood rites

Scapegoats

A Bible barbarity

Bible witchcraft

Saul's spiritualist stance at Endor

Sacrifices

The Passover

The evolution of Jahveh

Joshua and the sun

The Hebrew prophets

Old Testament marriage

The Song of Solomon

Sacred seven.

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-07-11