An Introduction to the Prisse Papyrus or Book of Ptah-Hotep (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169209626)

""An Introduction to the Prisse Papyrus or Book of Ptah-hotep"" is a scholarly work by Isaac Meyer that provides a comprehensive overview of one of the most important ancient Egyptian texts, the Prisse Papyrus. The book is divided into several chapters that cover the history, context, and significance of the Prisse Papyrus, as well as its contents and structure. Meyer draws on a range of sources, including archaeological evidence, linguistic analysis, and comparative studies of other ancient texts, to provide a detailed and nuanced understanding of this fascinating document. The book is aimed at scholars and students of Egyptology, as well as anyone with an interest in ancient Egyptian history and culture.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Oldest Books in the World: An Account of the Religion, Wisdom, Philosophy, Ethics, Psychology, Manners, Proverbs, Sayings, Refinement, etc., of the Ancient Egyptians, by Isaac Meyer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594866.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.

Author: Isaac Meyer
ISBN-10: 1169209629
ISBN-13: 9781169209626
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.25d