And the astounding characteristic of Canaanite deities, that they had no moral character whatever, must have brought out the worst traits in their devotees and entailed many of the most demoralizing practices of the time, such as sacred prostitution, [and] child sacrifice. ”
Ja Kaanani jumaluste šokeerivad tunnusjooned, see, et neil polnud mingisuguseidki moraalseid omadusi, tekitas ka nende innukates austajates kõige halvemaid omadusi ning tõi kaasa paljud tolle aja kõige laostavamad kombed, nagu näiteks templi prostitutsiooni [ja] lasteohverdamise. ”