“That the God-man died for his people, and that His death is their life, is an idea which was in some degree foreshadowed by the older mystical sacrifices.”
Quote by William Robertson Smith
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William Robertson Smith
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. more
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