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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 culminate 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 culminate 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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... much eating and drinking , leave the remains upon the graves of their friends , who , they are persuaded , will eat them during the night In Russia such scenes may still be watched on the two appointed days called Parents ' Days .
... much eating and drinking , leave the remains upon the graves of their friends , who , they are persuaded , will eat them during the night In Russia such scenes may still be watched on the two appointed days called Parents ' Days .
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g 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 ...
g 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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cf worship in this maxim , " to give oneself earnestly 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 ...
cf worship in this maxim , " to give oneself earnestly 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 ...
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| Title | Primitive Culture: Researches Into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Languages, Art and Customs, Volume 2 Primitive Culture: Researches Into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Languages, Art and Customs, Sir Edward Burnett Tylor |
| Author | Sir Edward Burnett Tylor |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | H. Holt, 1877 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 7 Oct 2008 |
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