Error's chains : $b How forged and broken : A comparative history of the national, social and religious errors that mankind has fallen into and practised from the creation down to the present time.

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Error's chains : $b How forged and broken : A comparative history of the national, social and religious errors that mankind has fallen into and practised from the creation down to the present time.

by Frank S. (Frank Stockton) Dobbins

EN·~15 hours·41 chapters

Chapters

41 total
1

ERROR’S CHAINS:

0:56
2

PREFACE.

6:26
3

STEEL-PLATE ENGRAVINGS.

9:39
4

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

12:43
5

CHAPTER I. THE WORLD’S FIRST WORSHIP.

25:09
6

CHAPTER II. WHENCE CAME THE MANY GODS AND IDOLS?

21:41
7

CHAPTER III. SACRED AND HEATHEN TRADITIONS.

24:08
8

CHAPTER IV. THE SUBJECT IN A NUTSHELL.

22:56
9

CHAPTER V. THE LAND OF THE SPHINX.

31:40
10

CHAPTER VI. THE CHALDEANS.

26:36

Description

This volume offers a sweeping, readable tour of humanity’s countless ways of worship, from ancient idols carved in stone to the complex rites of today’s faiths. Drawing on the work of leading scholars and explorers, it guides listeners through the origins, myths, temples, and daily practices of societies across every continent, revealing how belief has shaped hopes, hopes, and histories alike.

The author presents the material in a conversational style meant for families gathered around the fire, avoiding academic jargon while preserving the richness of each tradition. Lively illustrations and vivid anecdotes bring to life the sacred rituals of Egypt, India, China, the Americas, and far‑flung island cultures, inviting reflection on the universal impulse to revere the unseen. Listeners will come away with a broader appreciation for the diverse threads that weave together the tapestry of human devotion.

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Language

en

Duration

~15 hours (919K characters)

Release date

2025-09-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Frank S. (Frank Stockton) Dobbins

1855–1916

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