Religion of the Ancient Egyptians (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780766190344)

Religion of the Ancient Egyptians is a comprehensive book written by Alfred Wiedemann that delves into the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians. The book provides a detailed account of the complex Egyptian pantheon, including the major gods and goddesses, their roles, and their relationships with each other. It also explores the various religious rituals and ceremonies that were performed in temples and homes, as well as the importance of death and the afterlife in Egyptian religion. Wiedemann draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, art, and archaeological evidence, to paint a vivid picture of the religious beliefs and practices of one of the world's most fascinating civilizations. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egypt, religion, or history.1897. Wiedemann, an expert Egyptologist with an in-depth understanding of the ancient languages, presents this comprehensive study of the religion of the Ancient Egyptians as a factual account, rather than an interpretive work, of the culture's principal deities, myths, religious ideas, and doctrines. The text is firmly based on original material and offers literal translations of passages from the most important documents. Contents: Sun Worship; Solar Myths; The Passage of the Sun Through the Underworld; The Chief Deities; Foreign Deities; The Worship of Animals; Osiris and His Cycle; The Osirian Doctrine of Immortality; Magic and Sorcery; and Amulets.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: Alfred Wiedemann
ISBN-10: 076619034X
ISBN-13: 9780766190344
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/05/2004
Pages: 348
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d