Sacrifice

The evolution of sacrifice mirrors the development of human civilization: Prehistoric and Archaic Foundations Sacrifice and the Old Testament

: It was often seen as a way to transfer guilt or "sin" to a victim, thereby purifying the community and keeping deities "vigorous". Historical Development of the Practice Sacrifice

: William Robertson Smith argued that the original motive was to foster communion among group members and their god through a shared sacrificial meal. The evolution of sacrifice mirrors the development of