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“An excellent reference for students and experts in the field of Egyptology.” http//www.ptahhotep.com/reviews.html
“A readable introduction to the main themes – creation
myths and solar beliefs, priesthood and ritual, Osiris and the
theology of kingship, architecture and iconongraphy – set
into the context of Egyptian history as it develops over two and
a half millennia.” The Expository Times
This book traces the evolution of religious beliefs and practices within the historical and political contexts of the main periods of Egypt's civilization. It shows how historical and political events influenced state cults, temple rituals and funerary practices, and also emphasizes how religion permeated most aspects of everyday life, including law, medicine and education. The book also describes how some religious customs have even survived, in different forms, until the present day.
Contains extensive bibliographies of primary and secondary sources.
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Publication Details
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9781898723721 p/b |
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248 pp. / 216 x 138 mm |
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May 1998 |
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Sixteen-page plate section and other illustrations |
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£14.95 / $24.95 |
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