King Solomon's Goat by George Willard Bartlett
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"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 It seems to emphasize a critical perspective on religious practices and deities, intertwining historical references with a challenge to conventional narratives about faith and sacrifice.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 The author utilizes a blend of historical references and theological rhetoric to frame a narrative that questions the foundations and evolution of religious beliefs, paving the way for a deeper philosophical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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bartlett, George Willard, 1857- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19019378 |
| Title | King Solomon's Goat |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Elizabeth Oscanyan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Free thought |
| Subject | Christianity -- Controversial literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50368 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50368-4 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 656 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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