Atheism Quote by James G. Frazer
“Some of the old laws of Israel are clearly savage taboos of a familiar type thinly disguised as commands of the Deity.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Golden Bough, 1890
Ancient Israelite laws often appear as harsh prohibitions that mask deeper cultural meanings.
In simple terms: Old laws seem cruel but hide cultural logic.
Key Takeaway
Question underlying motives behind rules.
Themes
religion
law
culture
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
scholarly
interpretive
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- legal studies
- comparative religion
- social critique
Key Concepts
anthropology
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- Are these taboos still relevant today?
- How do we distinguish cultural bias from moral truth?
A Different Perspective
Such laws may reflect social control, not divine will.
