Child of the Sun a Pharaoh of Egypt (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163348093)

""Child of the Sun a Pharaoh of Egypt"" by Margaret Dulles Edwards is a historical novel that tells the story of Akhenaten, the Pharaoh of Egypt who ruled during the 18th dynasty. The book is set in ancient Egypt and follows the life of Akhenaten, from his birth to his death.The story begins with the birth of Akhenaten, who is born into a royal family. The book then follows his childhood, education, and his rise to power as the Pharaoh of Egypt. Akhenaten is known for his radical religious beliefs, which he introduces to his people. He believes in the worship of one god, the Aten, and abolishes the traditional religion of Egypt.The book also explores Akhenaten's personal life, including his relationships with his wife, Nefertiti, and his children. As Akhenaten's reign progresses, he faces opposition from the traditionalists who oppose his religious reforms. The book also covers the political and social changes that occur during Akhenaten's reign.Overall, ""Child of the Sun a Pharaoh of Egypt"" is a well-researched historical novel that provides a fascinating insight into the life of Akhenaten, one of the most controversial and enigmatic Pharaohs of ancient Egypt.1939. The story of the young Egyptian king, who was perhaps the first human being really to glimpse the significance of the idea of One God, is an indispensable part of the religious heritage of every child. Mrs. Edwards has told this story with great skill and charm. One could wish that this book might fall into the hands of every youngster, during the impressionable preadolescent years, to become a part of his treasury of spiritual insight and to foster within his mind and soul the genuine spirit of religious tolerance. An outstanding example of the new kind of material now being published for purposes of religious education, both in Sunday schools and at home.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: Margaret Dulles Edwards
ISBN-10: 1163348090
ISBN-13: 9781163348093
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d