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William Robertson Smith (November 8, 1846 - March 31, 1894) was a Scottish scholar known for his work in the fields of religion, mythology, and folklore. He is considered one of the pioneers of religious anthropology for his studies on the origins and development of religion.

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“But we must not forget, this ritual expressed, certain ideas which lie at the very root of true religion, the fellowship of the worshippers with one another in their fellowship with the deity, and the consecration of the bonds of kinship as the type of all right ethical relations between man and man.”

Men Ideas Lying Certain Religious Forget Type Roots Relation Ethical Ritual Deities Fellowship Kinship True Religion Worshippers Consecration

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“The dissolution of the nation destroys the national religion, and dethrones the national deity.”

Religion Nations Deities Dissolution

Book:The Old Testament in the Jewish Church: Twelve Lectures on Biblical Criticism

Source: The Old Testament in the Jewish Church: Twelve Lectures on Biblical Criticism

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Born: November 8, 1846
Died: March 31, 1894
Known for: Author
Quotes: 16

Books & Sources

Religion of the Semites (Ppr)Related source material

Lectures on the Religion of the Semites: First Series. The Fundamental InstitutionsRelated source material

The Old Testament in the Jewish Church: Twelve Lectures on Biblical CriticismRelated source material

The Prophets of Israel: and their place in history to the close of the Eighth Century B.C.Related source material

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