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Religion of Israel
Altar

Altar

An altar was a pile of stones or a wooden table on which offerings were brought to the God of Israel or to other gods. Different types of altars are mentioned and described in the Bible. Archaeologists have also found various altars in Israel.

Types of Altars

These are the types of altars that are mentioned in the Bible:

Religion of Israel

Offering
Altar
Animal Sacrifice
Burnt Offering
Grain Offering
Human Sacrifice
Incense Offering
Peace Offering
Sin Offering
Sin Offering [2]
Wine Offering

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