Editorial note — Observations, and arguments, in proof of the American Indians being descended from the Jews. (continued 3)
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XXIV. Under the palladium of Troy, were placed things of the like nature, as a preservative from evil; but the above practice seems to be pretty much tempered with the Mosaic institution; for God commanded them to make an altar of earth, to sacrifice thereon. Exod. xx. 24.