02306cam a22003253u 4500 50368 UtSlPG 20260610134146.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19019378 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Bartlett, George Willard, 1857- King Solomon's Goat Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-11-02 Produced by David Edwards, Elizabeth Oscanyan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "King Solomon's Goat" by George Willard Bartlett is a provocative novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into religious symbolism, exploring the connections between ancient pagan rituals and contemporary beliefs, particularly within Christianity. It seems to emphasize a critical perspective on religious practices and deities, intertwining historical references with a challenge to conventional narratives about faith and sacrifice. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to contentious views of various religious figures and symbols. It commences with an exploration of Moloch, an ancient deity associated with child sacrifice, suggesting correlations with Christian theology through a critical lens. The narrative outlines the shifting beliefs tied to divine figures, emphasizing themes of human sacrifice and ritualistic practices throughout different cultures. The author utilizes a blend of historical references and theological rhetoric to frame a narrative that questions the foundations and evolution of religious beliefs, paving the way for a deeper philosophical discourse on the nature of divinity and worship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Free thought Christianity -- Controversial literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50368 91206 91206