idolatrous

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Idolatrous stories of creation.—When the Hebrews entered Canaan they naturally were inclined to accept the ideas of the earlier inhabitants of that country, whose knowledge in regard to many matters was far beyond theirs.

From Hebrew Life and Times by Hunting, Harold B. (Harold Bruce)

Euseb. in his Ecclesiasticall historie, testifieth how that Constantine the great did enlarge his dominions by subduing of Infidels and Idolatrous nations.

From The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation. Vol. XIII. America. Part II. by Hakluyt, Richard

Yet that he may dispense with me or thee Present in Temples at Idolatrous Rites For some important cause, thou needst not doubt.

From The Poetical Works of John Milton by Milton, John

It was not till two years later, however, that the cross was taken down when an Act was passed "anent the Idolatrous Monuments in Ruthwell."

From Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days by Hickey, Emily

Idolatrous rites were closely interwoven into the whole life of the ancient Romans.

From The Philosophy of History, Vol. 1 of 2 by Schlegel, Friedrich