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Egyptian Religion and Ethics

Egyptian Religion and Ethics

Read, F. W.

Paperback

PhilosophyAncient EgyptFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162578173
ISBN13: 9781162578170
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.38 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Egyptian Religion and Ethics is a book written by F. W. Read that delves into the religious and ethical beliefs of ancient Egypt. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the various gods and goddesses worshipped by the ancient Egyptians and their significance in their daily lives. It also explores the concept of the afterlife and the rituals associated with death and burial.Read examines the ethical values that underpinned the ancient Egyptian society, including the importance of truth, justice, and morality. The book also discusses the role of women in Egyptian society and their contributions to religion and ethics.Throughout the book, Read draws on a range of primary sources, including hieroglyphic inscriptions, tomb paintings, and papyri, to provide a comprehensive understanding of Egyptian religion and ethics. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian culture and history, as well as those interested in the development of religion and ethics in human societies.1925. Contents: solar gods; gods of the osirid cycle; other gods of the Pantheon; legends of the gods; Henotheism and Monotheism; heresy of the disk-worshippers; burial customs; pyramid texts; book of the dead; character and history of the book of the dead; judgment of the dead; future life; later mortuary literature; moral treatises; and many illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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