CHAPTER I

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THE WORLD’S FIRST WORSHIP.

Testimony of an old record and of language--Another witness: comparative religion--The story of the master thief--The story of Rhampsinitos--The story of the poor mason--The story of the shifty lad--Exodus of the nations, 33

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WHENCE CAME THE MANY GODS AND IDOLS?

Sources of information--The transition--The first hymns and prayers--Where did idol-worship come from, 47

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