The origin and development of the moral ideas

Definition of the term “god,” p. 602.—Gods have the rights to life and bodily integrity, pp. 602–604.—Not necessarily considered immortal, p. 602 sq.—The killing of totemic animals, p. 603 sq.—Divine animals killed as a religious or magical ceremony, pp. 604–606.—The killing of man-gods or divine kings, pp. 606–610.—The right to bodily integrity granted to gods occasionally suspended, p. 610.—Supernatural beings believed to be subject to human needs, p. 610 sq.—To require offerings, p. 611 sq.—Sacrificial gifts offered to supernatural beings with a view to averting evils, pp. 612–614.—With a view to securing positive benefits, pp. 614–616.—Thank-offerings, p. 615 sq.—Sacrificial victims intended to serve as substitutes for other individuals, whose lives are in danger, pp. 616–618.—Occasionally regarded as messengers, p. 618.—Sacrifices offered for the purpose of transferring curses, pp. 618–624.—The covenant sacrifice, pp. 622–624.—The sacrificial victim or offered article a vehicle for transferring benign virtue to him who offered it or to other persons, p. 624 sq.—Sacrifice becomes a symbol of humility and reverence, p. 625 sq.—Sacrifice as a duty, p. 626.—Supernatural beings possess property, and this must not be interfered with, p. 626 sq.—Sacred objects must not be appropriated for ordinary purposes, p. 627 sq.—The right of sanctuary, pp. 628–638.—Its prevalence, pp. 628–634.—Explanation of this right, pp. 634–638.