Motif
calf idol fashioned and worshipped in leader's absence
calf_idol_fashioned_and_worshipped_in_leader_s_absence
A motif of the Divine Judgment and Moral Reckoning family, within the sub-family Idolatry and False Gods. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
islamic
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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) CHAPTER XIX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 24638-24735 confidence: high
Moses returns in wrath and distress, asks whether the Lord had not promised a most excellent promise, and asks whether the people failed to keep their promise to him.
During Moses' absence, ornaments are cast into fire, al Smeri produces a lowing calf, and the people become devoted to its worship.
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