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We have Biblical sources (spanning from: 1512 B.C.E. to 460 B.C.E) and non-Biblical sources (spanning from the 2nd century B.C.E to the 3rd Century C.E.) testifying to the fact members of the Canaanite religion did indeed sacrifice human children. We have archaeological sites; although in past somewhat controversial, are recognized by many as "tophet" sites, burial sites for the remains sacrificed children. - '''See:''' ('''http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2544728/Ancient-Greek-stories-ritual-child-sacrifice-Carthage-TRUE-study-claims.html'''). | We have Biblical sources (spanning from: 1512 B.C.E. to 460 B.C.E) and non-Biblical sources (spanning from the 2nd century B.C.E to the 3rd Century C.E.) testifying to the fact members of the Canaanite religion did indeed sacrifice human children. We have archaeological sites; although in past somewhat controversial, are recognized by many as "tophet" sites, burial sites for the remains of ritually sacrificed children. - '''See:''' ('''http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2544728/Ancient-Greek-stories-ritual-child-sacrifice-Carthage-TRUE-study-claims.html'''). | ||
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The Bible repeatedly documents the reality of this practice. For one the law code forbid anyone from engaging in this practice. Secondly, it not only | The Bible repeatedly documents the reality of this practice. For one, the law code itself forbid anyone from engaging in this practice. Secondly, it not only documented the neighboring nations engaging in this practice; the Biblical account reported certain Israelites, even kings of line of David, as having engaged in this practice. | ||