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Tophet (tō`fĭt), in the Bible, place near Jerusalem, in the valley of Hinnom Hinnom (hēnōm`), valley, W and S of Jerusalem. ..... Click the link for more information. , associated with the worship of Molech Molech (mō`lĕk) or Moloch ..... Click the link for more information. . Tophet became a name for hell hell, in Western monotheistic religions, eternal abode of souls damned by the judgment of God. The souls in hell are deprived forever of the sight of God. The punishment of hell is generally analogized to earthly fire. ..... Click the link for more information. . Tophet, Topheth Old Testament a place in the valley immediately to the southwest of Jerusalem; the Shrine of Moloch, where human sacrifices were offered Tophet site of propitiatory immolations to god, Moloch. [O.T.: II Kings 23:10; Jeremiah 7:31–32] See : Sacrifice How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It seemed the great Black Parliament sitting in Tophet. Smooth-it-away, while we remained in the smoky and lurid cavern, took occasion to prove that Tophet has not even a metaphorical existence. We no longer groan and heap ashes upon our heads when the flames of Tophet are mentioned. |
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