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The Teaching of Amen-Em-Apt, Son of Kanekht: The Egyptian Hieroglyphic Text and an English Translation...
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Religion General Ancient EgyptFiction Anthologies
ISBN13: 9781026026342
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Teaching of Amen-Em-Apt, Son of Kanekht stands as a significant example of ancient Egyptian wisdom literature, offering a profound glimpse into the ethical and moral framework of the New Kingdom. Presented by the distinguished scholar E. A. Wallis Budge, this volume provides the complete Egyptian hieroglyphic text accompanied by a precise English translation, facilitating a deep engagement with the original source material.
The work consists of thirty chapters of instruction directed toward achieving a life of righteousness, humility, and success. Amen-Em-Apt provides counsel on social conduct, the treatment of the poor, and the importance of honesty in business and speech. Central to the text is the contrast between the silent man-one who is self-controlled and pious-and the heated man, whose lack of restraint leads to ruin. Often noted for its literary parallels to the biblical Book of Proverbs, this text is an invaluable resource for those interested in Egyptology, ancient philosophy, and the development of moral thought in the ancient world.
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