The origin and development of the moral ideas

Supernatural beings sensitive to insults and disrespect, p. 639 sq.—Irreverence to gods punished by men, ibid.—The names of supernatural beings tabooed, pp. 640–643.—Explanation of these taboos, p. 642 sq.—Atheism, p. 643 sq.—Unbelief, pp. 644–646.—Heresy, p. 646 sq.—Polytheism by nature tolerant, pp. 647–649.—The difference in toleration between monotheistic and polytheistic religions shows itself in their different attitudes towards witchcraft, pp. 649–652.—The highest stage of religion free from intolerance, p. 652 sq.—Prayer a tribute to the self-regarding pride of the god to whom it is addressed, pp. 653–655.—Prayers connected with offerings, p. 655 sq.—Magic efficacy ascribed to prayer, pp. 656–659.—Gods demand obedience, p. 659.—The influence of this demand upon the history of morals, p. 659 sq.—Explanation of the obligatory character attached to men’s conduct towards their gods, pp. 660–662.