Maxims Of The Scribe Ani Also Known As The Papyrus Of Bulak (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161599152)

""Maxims of the Scribe Ani, also known as The Papyrus of Bulak"" is a book that contains a collection of ancient Egyptian wisdom literature, compiled from various sources. The book is named after a scribe named Ani, who is believed to have lived during the 19th dynasty of Egypt. The maxims in the book cover a wide range of topics, including ethics, morality, politics, and religion. Some of the maxims are attributed to famous pharaohs, such as Amenhotep III and Ramses II. The book also includes a commentary by the author, Isaac Meyer, which provides historical context and analysis of the maxims. Overall, ""Maxims of the Scribe Ani, also known as The Papyrus of Bulak"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient Egyptian worldview and provides valuable insights into the culture and society of this ancient civilization.THIS 132 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: 1161599150
ISBN-13: 9781161599152
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 134
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d