Progress in religious thought for the Kingdom of Lihyan - King Abdulaziz Foundation

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This book discusses the offerings, which are gifts or sacrifices presented to the deity before prayer or intercession or similar acts, and studies the types of sacrifices and vows that the Lahyanites offered to their god Dhi Ghiba, which included human, animal, and plant sacrifices, as well as statues, incense burners, and incense. It also clarified the times of offering these sacrifices and vows, and pointed to the groups that presented them, including kings, religious figures, the general public, and others in that era. It examined the motives behind offering these sacrifices, which included seeking approval, fulfilling vows, and others. The book also conducted a comparative study of the offerings in Lahyanite and southern inscriptions, clarifying their formulas, the people who presented them, and the sacrifices and vows they offered.