Human Sacrifice

Human Sacrifice

by John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton

This essay by Lord Acton explores the practice of human sacrifice in various cultures and historical periods. Acton argues that human sacrifice was not always carried out by unfeeling and uncivilized people, but was in some cases the development of an advanced theology. He examines the different motivations for human sacrifice, including religious beliefs, political power, and economic gain.

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