Good for them. They still took their G-d-given task of dealing with blasphemers seriously back then instead of crusading for "tolerance and pluralism." I wish more Jews today were like moslems in that way.
e.g. John 8
Why would I do that? Do you want me to consult the "book of mormon," the "holy qur'an," or the Sikh "holy book" as well?
So yes, I believe just as you suggest.
Don't forget about the ancient chr*stian churches who pray towards the east. They're crazy too.
I’ll take this opportunity to say “Shazaam!!” we are on the same side of a religious debate for once!!
>>Don’t forget about the ancient chr*stian churches who pray towards the east. <<
Traditions of men die hard. The Haitian Christians still have a hard time shaking of Voodoo customs.