The Cults of Moloch & Baal

We explore the history of two demons of human sacrifice worshipped in the holy land. The cults of Moloch & Baal plunged the middle east into the ritual of child sacrifice. We learn more about them, their rituals and how these ancient abominations were eventually defeated.
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References
1. On archaeological findings of victims at Amman. J.B. Hennessey, Palestine Exploration Quarterly. 1966. 162.
2. On commandment against sacrificing to Moloch. Unknown Author, The Book of Leviticus. 18:21.
3. On Bronze Idol of Baal. Dioedorus Siculus and Ludovic Dindorf. Bibliotheca Historica Volume II. London: Nabu Press (2011) 20.14.
4. Jezebel's demand that the Israelites convert, or face death. Jo Ann Hackett. The Oxford Guide to People and Places of the Bible. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (2004): 150.
5. Jezebel's death. Edwin Thiele, The Mysterious Numbers of the Hebrew Kinds. Grand Rapids: Zondervan/Kregel. (1983)
6. Plutarch's description of sacrifice to Baal. Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, De Superstitione. 171.
7. Minotaur's similarity to Baal. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and General Information. London: Encyclopaedia Brittanica Company. 1911. 553.
8. On the Brazen Bull torture device at Akrigas. See Pindar and Diane Arnson Svalien. The Odes of Pindar. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1991., Pythian Ode 1. And Diodorus Siculus and Ludovic Dindorf. Biblioteca Historica, IX, London: Nabu Press 2011, 18-19. And Lucian, Volume II: Phalaris: 1. And Shiveta Singh, and Amy Tikkanen. Encyclopaedia Britannica Biographies. History Reference Center 3/1/2012. https://www.britannica.com/biography/....

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