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... subtler and purer , which is called spiritual . ' ? Passing from these metaphysical doctrines of civilized theology , we now take up a series of beliefs higher in practical moment , and more clearly conceived in savage thought .
... subtler and purer , which is called spiritual . ' ? Passing from these metaphysical doctrines of civilized theology , we now take up a series of beliefs higher in practical moment , and more clearly conceived in savage thought .
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Such proceedings culininate in the so - called Universal Rescue , now and then celebrated , when a little house is built for the expected visitors , with separate accommodation and bath - rooms for male and female ghosts .
Such proceedings culininate in the so - called Universal Rescue , now and then celebrated , when a little house is built for the expected visitors , with separate accommodation and bath - rooms for male and female ghosts .
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In Russia such scenes may still be watched on the two appointed days called Parents ' Days . The higher classes have let the rite sink to prayer at the graves of lost relatives , and giving alms to the beggars who flock to the ...
In Russia such scenes may still be watched on the two appointed days called Parents ' Days . The higher classes have let the rite sink to prayer at the graves of lost relatives , and giving alms to the beggars who flock to the ...
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6 Still farther back , in old Chinese history , Confucius had been called on to give an opinion as to the sacrifices to the dead . Maintainer of all ancient rites as he was , he stringently kept up this , ' he sacrificed to the dead as ...
6 Still farther back , in old Chinese history , Confucius had been called on to give an opinion as to the sacrifices to the dead . Maintainer of all ancient rites as he was , he stringently kept up this , ' he sacrificed to the dead as ...
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duties due to men , and , while respecting spiritual beings , to keep aloof from them , may be called wisdom . ' It is said that in our own time the Taepings have made a step beyond Confucius ; they have forbidden the sacrifices to the ...
duties due to men , and , while respecting spiritual beings , to keep aloof from them , may be called wisdom . ' It is said that in our own time the Taepings have made a step beyond Confucius ; they have forbidden the sacrifices to the ...
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| Title | Primitive Culture: Researches Into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Language, Art and Custom, Volume 2 Primitive Culture: Researches Into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Language, Art and Custom, Edward Burnett Tylor |
| Author | Edward Burnett Tylor |
| Edition | 4 |
| Publisher | Murray, 1903 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 14 May 2014 |
| Length | 973 pages |
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