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The Moral And Philosophical Literature Of The Ancient Egyptians

The Moral And Philosophical Literature Of The Ancient Egyptians

Budge, E. A. Wallis

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ISBN10: 1162844884
ISBN13: 9781162844886
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.05 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Moral and Philosophical Literature of the Ancient Egyptians is a comprehensive book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. The book delves into the moral and philosophical beliefs of the ancient Egyptians, exploring their ideas on life, death, and the afterlife. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including hieroglyphic texts, papyri, and inscriptions, to provide a detailed account of the Egyptian worldview.Budge begins by examining the concept of Ma'at, the central moral principle of ancient Egyptian culture. He explains how this principle governed all aspects of life, including social and political interactions, and how it was closely linked to the concept of the afterlife.The book then explores the Egyptian belief in the soul and the various stages of the afterlife. Budge describes the journey of the soul through the underworld, the role of the gods in the afterlife, and the importance of funerary practices and rituals.In addition to these topics, the book also covers a range of other philosophical and moral ideas, including the nature of the gods, the concept of fate, and the importance of virtue and righteousness.Overall, The Moral and Philosophical Literature of the Ancient Egyptians provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and values of one of the world's oldest civilizations. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, philosophy, or religion.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766146308.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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