Religion and ritual in ancient Egypt /
This book is a vivid reconstruction of the practical aspects of ancient Egyptian religion. Through an examination of artefacts and inscriptions, the text explores a variety of issues. For example, who was allowed to enter the temples, and what rituals were performed therein? Who served as priests? H...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2011.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 1. The Egyptian mind
- 2. Priests
- 3. Inside the temple: the world of the gods
- 4. Festivals
- 5. Contacting the gods
- 6. The presence of the gods: how gods communicated with men
- 7. Death and funeral rites
- 8. Communicating with the dead
- 9. Magic to charm and to kill
- 10. The Amarna Period: practical aspects of 'monotheism'
- Afterword: an appraisal of Egyptian religion.