The End of Sacrifice
| Author | : Guy G. Stroumsa |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 155 |
| Release | : 2009-04-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780226777382 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0226777383 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The End of Sacrifice by : Guy G. Stroumsa
Download or read book The End of Sacrifice written by Guy G. Stroumsa and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-04-15 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work points to the role of Judaism, particularly its inventions of new religious life following the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. The end of animal sacrifice gave rise to new forms of worship, with a concern for personal salvation, scriptural study, and rituals like praying.
