Environment And Religion In Ancient And Coptic Egypt Sensing The Cosmos Through The Eyes Of The Divine
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Environment and Religion in Ancient and Coptic Egypt: Sensing the Cosmos through the Eyes of the Divine by Alicia Maravelia,Nadine Guilhou Pdf
Proceedings of a conference held in Athens in 2017, this volume presents 34 fresh and original papers (plus 2 abstracts) on ancient Egyptian religion, environment and the cosmos. Papers connect many interdisciplinary approaches including Egyptology, archaeology, archaeoastronomy, geography, botany, zoology, ornithology, theology and history.
Liber Amicorum–Speculum Siderum: Nūt Astrophoros by Nadine Guilhou Pdf
In this volume, a pleiade of Egyptologists, Archaeologists, Archaeoastronomers, Archaeoanthropologists, Historians and other scholars from fifteen countries have combined their efforts in order to honour Alicia Maravelia.
A pioneering interdisciplinary study of the art, production and social functions of Late Antique ritual artefacts. Utilising case studies from the Graeco-Egyptian magical papyri and the Heidelberg archive it establishes new approaches, provides a holistic understanding of the multi-sensory aspects of ritual practice, and explores the transmission of knowledge traditions across faiths.
In this guide to the cosmology of ancient Egypt, Jeremy Naydler recreates the experience of living in another time and place. Temple of the Cosmos explores Egypt's sacred geography and mythology; but more importantly, it reveals with unprecedented clarity an ancient consciousness in tune with the rhythms of the earth. The ancient Egyptians experienced their gods not as remote beings but rather as psychic and natural forces, transpersonal energies that played a part in everyday life. This direct experience of the gods shaped the Egyptian concepts of human development, healing, magic, and the soul's journey through the Underworld as described in the Books of the Dead. While building on the pioneering efforts of R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz and others, Temple of the Cosmos is much more than a recapitulation of previous theories of Egyptian spirituality. Rather, this book breaks new ground by placing the work of other Egyptologists in an original, magical context. The result is a brilliant reimagining of the Egyptian worldview and its sacred path of spiritual unfolding.
This new expanded edition surveys the applicability of Egyptian cosmological concepts to our modern understanding of the nature of the universe, creation, science, and philosophy. Egyptian cosmology is humanistic, coherent, comprehensive, consistent, logical, analytical, and rational. Discover the Egyptian concept of the universal energy matrix and the creation process accounts. Read about numerology, dualities, trinities, numerical significance of individual numbers thru the number ten; how the human being is related to the universe; the Egyptian astronomical consciousness; the earthly voyage; how the social and political structures were a reflection of the universe; the cosmic role of the pharaoh; and the interactions between earthly living and other realms; climbing the heavenly ladder to reunite with the Source; and more. Part I: The Egyptian Mystical Monotheism consists of one chapter: Chapter 1: The Most Religious will cover the deep mystical meaning of monotheism for the deeply religious Egyptians as well as an overview of their cosmic consciousness. Part II: The Principles and Principals of Creation consists of three chapters 2 through 4: Chapter 2: The Animating Energies of The Universe will cover the scientific understanding by the Egyptians of the state of the world prior to creation and the animating divine energies of the creation cycle. Chapter 3: The Pictorial Metaphysical Images will cover the scientific basis for the Egyptians' pictorial symbolism of metaphysical concepts and the process by which the Egyptian ideographs were manifested in such figurations. Chapter 4: The Egyptian Creation Process Accounts will cover an overview of the three primary phases of the Creation Cycle. Part III: The Creation Numerical Codes has ten chapters--chapters 5 through 14: Chapter 5: Numerology of the Creation Process will cover number mysticism in Ancient Egypt, and analysis of the numbers two, three and five Chapter 6: The Dualistic Nature will cover the dualistic nature of creation and analysis of 14 various applications in the Ancient Egyptian system. Chapter 7: Three--Trinities will cover this first odd number [one is not a number], the significance of the triple powers of a trinity in the universe; and a few applications of such principle in the Ancient Egyptian system. Chapters 8 throughout 14 will cover the mystical aspects of numbers four through ten. Part IV: As Above So Below has five chapters--15 through 19: Chapter 15: The Human Being--The Universal Replica will cover how the physical and metaphysical components of man are an image of the whole creation. Chapter 16: Social & Political System will cover how the social/political structure in Ancient Egypt is a reflection of cosmic principles Chapter 17: The Cosmic Link will cover the role of the pharaoh as the cosmic link for the Ancient Egyptians and his demise if he does not serve his functions. Chapter 18: The Physical/Metaphysical Society will cover the various modes to maintain communications between earthly living and other realms of the universe. Chapter 19: Astronomical Consciousness will cover the advanced knowledge of astronomy and time keeping in Ancient Egypt, the zodiac and Sothic cycles; as well as the nature of the harmony of the (seven) spheres and the populace participation in its maintenance. Part V: From Mortals To Immortals has two chapters: Chapter 20: Our Earthly Voyage will cover the available ways for an individual to achieve reunion with the Divine Source, including Sufism, Alchemy, etc. Chapter 21: Climbing The Heavenly Ladder will cover life after earth, soul transmigration, progression along the various realms towards reunification and deitification.
This book surveys the applicability of Egyptian cosmological concepts to our modern understanding of the nature of the universe, creation, science, and philosophy. Egyptian cosmology is humanistic, coherent, comprehensive, consistent, logical, analytical, and rational. Discover the Egyptian concept of the universal energy matrix, how the social and political structures were a reflection of the universe, and the interactions between the nine universal realms, …etc. The Expanded Third Edition of this book is divided into five parts containing a total of 21 chapters. Part I: The Egyptian Mystical Monotheism consists of one chapter: Chapter 1: The Most Religious will cover the deep mystical meaning of monotheism for the deeply religious Egyptians as well as an overview of their cosmic consciousness. Part II: The Principles of Creation consists of three chapters 2 through 4: Chapter 2: The Animating Energies of The Universe will cover the scientific understanding by the Egyptians of the state of the world prior to creation and the animating divine energies of the creation cycle. Chapter 3: The Pictorial Metaphysical Images will cover the scientific basis for the Egyptians’ pictorial symbolism of metaphysical concepts and the process by which the Egyptian ideographs were manifested in such figurations. Chapter 4: The Egyptian Creation Process Accounts will cover an overview of the three primary phases of the Creation Cycle. Part III: The Creation Numerical Codes has ten chapters—chapters 5 through 14: Chapter 5: Numerology of the Creation Process will cover number mysticism in Ancient Egypt, and analysis of the numbers two, three and five Chapter 6: The Dualistic Nature will cover the dualistic nature of creation and analysis of 14 various applications in the Ancient Egyptian system. Chapter 7: Three—Trinities will cover this first odd number [one is not a number], the significance of the triple powers of a trinity in the universe; and a few applications of such principle in the Ancient Egyptian system. Chapters 8 throughout 14 will cover the mystical aspects of numbers four through ten. Part IV: As Above So Below has five chapters—15 through 19: Chapter 15: The Human Being—The Universal Replica will cover how the physical and metaphysical components of man are an image of the whole creation. Chapter 16: Social & Political System will cover how the social/political structure in Ancient Egypt is a reflection of cosmic principles Chapter 17: The Cosmic Link will cover the role of the pharaoh as the cosmic link for the Ancient Egyptians and his demise if he does not serve his functions. Chapter 18: The Physical/Metaphysical Society will cover the various modes to maintain communications between earthly living and other realms of the universe. Chapter 19: Astronomical Consciousness will cover the advanced knowledge of astronomy and time keeping in Ancient Egypt, the zodiac and Sothic cycles; as well as the nature of the harmony of the (seven) spheres and the populace participation in its maintenance. Part V: From Mortals To Immortals has two chapters Chapter 20: Our Earthly Voyage will cover the available ways for an individual to achieve reunion with the Divine Source, including Sufism, Alchemy, etc. Chapter 21: Climbing The Heavenly Ladder will cover life after earth, soul transmigration, progression along the various realms towards reunification and deification. Appendix 1: covers the basic outlines of the Isis and Osiris allegory and analysis of its mystical meanings.
The Search for God in Ancient Egypt by Jan Assmann Pdf
First English-language edition, with revisions and additions by the author.This classic work by one of the world's most distinguished Egyptologists was first published in German in 1984. The Search for God in Ancient Egypt offers a distillation of Jan Assmann's views on ancient Egyptian religion, with special emphasis on theology and piety. Deeply rooted in the texts of ancient Egypt and thoroughly informed by comparative religion, theology, anthropology, and semiotic analysis, Assmann's interpretations reveal the complexity of Egyptian thought in a new way.Assmann takes special care to distinguish between the "implicit" theology of Egyptian polytheism and the "explicit" theology that is concerned with exploring the problem of the divine. His discussion of polytheism and mythology addresses aspects of ritual, the universe, and myth; his consideration of explicit theology deals with theodicy and the specifics of Amarna religion.
Author : Edward F. Malkowski Publisher : Simon and Schuster Page : 448 pages File Size : 54,5 Mb Release : 2007-10-03 Category : History ISBN : 9781594777769
The Spiritual Technology of Ancient Egypt by Edward F. Malkowski Pdf
How ancient Egyptians understood quantum theory • Investigates the history of how modern religion and the Age of Science were inspired by the sacred science of the ancients • Examines how quantum theory explains that the cosmos arises from consciousness • Reveals the unanimity between Schwaller de Lubicz’s “sacred science” and the science of a cosmos governed by quantum mechanics Since the dawn of the Age of Science humankind has been engaged in a methodical quest to understand the cosmos. With the development of quantum mechanics, the notion that everything is solid matter is being replaced with the idea that information or “thought” may be the true source of physical reality. Such scientific inquiry has led to a growing interest in the brain’s unique and mysterious ability to create perception, possibly through quantum interactions. Consciousness is now being considered as much a fundamental part of reality as the three dimensions we are so familiar with. Although this direction in scientific thought is seen as a new approach, the secret wisdom of the ancients presented just such a view thousands of years ago. Building on René A. Schwaller de Lubicz’s systematic study of Luxor’s Temple of Amun-Mut-Khonsu during the 1940s and ’50s, Edward Malkowski shows that the ancient Egyptians' worldview was not based on superstition or the invention of myth but was the result of direct observation using critical faculties attuned to the quantum manifestation of the universe. This understanding of reality as a product of human consciousness provided the inspiration for the sacred science of the ancients--precisely the philosophy modern science is embracing today. In the philosophical tradition of Schwaller de Lubicz, The Spiritual Technology of Ancient Egypt investigates the technical and religious legacy of ancient Egypt to reveal its congruence with today’s “New Science.”
The Wisdom of Egypt by Peter J Ucko,Timothy Champion Pdf
The Wisdom of Egypt examines the sources of evidence about Ancient Egypt available to scholars, and the changing visions of Egypt and of Egypt's role in human history that they produced. Its scope extends from the Classical world, through Europe and the Arabic worlds in the Middle Ages, to writers of the Renaissance, to the work of scholars and scientists of Early Modern Europe.
The Nile is arguably the most famous river in the world. For millennia, the search for its source defeated emperors and explorers. Yet the search for its source also contained a religious quest - a search for the origin of its divine and life-giving waters. Terje Oestigaard reveals how the beliefs associated with the river have played a key role in the cultural development and make-up of the societies and civilizations associated with it. Drawing upon his personal experience and fieldwork in Africa, including details of rites and ceremonies now fast disappearing, the author brings out in rich detail the religious and spiritual meanings attached to the life-giving waters by those whose lives are so bound to the river. Part religious quest, part exploration narrative, the author shows how this mighty river is a powerful source for a greater understanding of human nature, society and religion.
This volume collects papers from the symposium 'Body, Cosmos and Eternity: the Symbolism of Coffins in Ancient Egypt', convened at the historical building of the University of Port, February 2013.
Nut: Ancient Egyptian Cosmic Mother of Eternity by Meritka Pdf
Dive into the rich tapestry of ancient Egypt's spiritual realm with an enlightening exploration of the Egyptian Goddess Nut, a pivotal figure in the Ancient Egyptian religion. This meticulously researched volume opens up the world of goddess worship during the Old Kingdom period, from 2650-2135 BCE, setting the stage for a fascinating journey back in time. Inspired by an insatiable curiosity and profound respect for female deities of antiquity, the author invites readers to navigate the celestial and terrestrial domains of the Ancient Egyptians. The book unravels the intricacies of divine feminine power and the crucial roles these deities played in the religious and cultural life of the time. Central to this narrative is the sky goddess Nut, a deity of profound importance and intrigue. Nut, often depicted arching over the earth in a protective embrace, was seen as the physical sky and the spiritual dome of the universe. Revered as the mother of the universe, Nut's persona exemplifies the timeless power of the feminine divine in the shaping of ancient cosmologies. Nut's expansive womb encapsulated the cosmos, giving birth to the sun, moon, and stars. This birth of the universe was a fundamental aspect of ancient Egyptian cosmology. Each night, Nut would swallow the sun, then travel through her body overnight to be reborn at dawn, embodying the eternal cycle of death and rebirth. One of the most compelling aspects of the narrative is the description of rituals involving the transmigration of the king's soul, a pivotal practice in the ancient Egyptian religion. Intimately associated with the sky goddess Nut, these rituals ensured the king's transformation into a spiritual body, enabling him to reign in heaven. This book promises a journey of discovery, delving into the heart of ancient Egyptian spirituality. Readers will gain a deepened understanding of goddess worship, the role of female deities, and the cultural significance of these divine figures. With the turn of each page, one steps back into a time when the universe's mother spread her star-spangled body over the world, offering protection and symbolizing the potent and nurturing divine feminine. Engage with the profound depth of ancient wisdom and open your eyes to the breathtaking world of the Egyptian Goddess Nut.
Egyptian Religion and Mysteries by Earle de Motte Pdf
Subjects covered in these pages include: Egyptian Spirituality The Akhenaten Heresy and Its Impact on Religion and Mystical Thought Creation Mythology of the Four Centres The Soul and Its Journey in Egyptian Metaphysical Thought Secrets of the Book of the Dead The Nature of the Human Being Ra's Journey through the Underworld and Its Initiatory Significance Egyptian Mysteries as the Prototype of Ancient Mystery Schools Shamans, Hierophants, and the Initiatory Process Wisdom of the Egyptian Sages, from Ancient Egypt to the Hermetic Mystics of Alexandria The Heart as the Spiritual Self and Monitor of Morality in Human Behaviour KIRKUS REVIEW: A collection of insights into the esoteric meanings of ancient Egyptian religious and spiritual practices. This extraordinary book, the product of extensive research by author and Rosicrucian lecturer de Motte (The Grail Quest, 2003), is ideal for readers who want to go beyond ancient Egypt's pyramids, artifacts and mummies. Here, in highly readable form, the author presents the broad outlines of the ancient Egyptian spiritual belief system-from the founding cosmology of a watery, amorphous pre-creation mass to the rise of Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus and Seth, and on to the highly developed use of symbols as keys to mystic truths, comprehended only by a chosen few. Why do ancient Egyptian renderings of human figures have bird heads? The book gives the answer: They depict, among other things, the soul in flight, freed from an earthly cage and able to access other realms of reality. The book also explains how the scarab, an insect that stores balls of dung to feed its offspring, is intimately linked to the mighty sun god Ra, who must successfully pass through the underworld each night. One of the book's main themes is the notion that, in every age, there's a body of secret knowledge about life, death and the afterlife known only to initiates and never preached or recorded. That knowledge is passed on exclusively by word of mouth over the millennia, lest it fall into the hands of those who would abuse it. In the Egyptian model, the priestly class served this function in so-called "mystery schools" with elaborate pageantry. Although de Motte's prose is highly readable, some readers may find this a difficult book to absorb. The author presents a very large amount of information here, and readers not well-acquainted with his topic may find it necessary to re-read it to keep from getting lost. Only bona fide Egyptologists can render scholarly judgment on de Motte's dazzling pages, but neophytes will appreciate the author's liberal citation of experts, even when he doesn't agree with them. An impressive work that brings light to a mysterious ancient culture.
Architecture, Astronomy and Sacred Landscape in Ancient Egypt by Giulio Magli Pdf
This book examines the interplay between astronomy and dynastic power in the course of ancient Egyptian history, focusing on the fundamental role of astronomy in the creation of the pyramids and the monumental temple and burial complexes. Bringing to bear the analytical tools of archaeoastronomy, a set of techniques and methods that enable modern scholars to better understand the thought, religion and science of early civilizations, Giulio Magli provides in-depth analyses of the pyramid complexes at Giza, Abusir, Saqqara and Dahshur, as well as of the Early Dynastic necropolis at Abydos and the magnificent new Kingdom Theban temples. Using a variety of data retrieved from study of the sky and measurements of the buildings, he reconstructs the visual, symbolic and spiritual world of the ancient Egyptians and thereby establishes an intimate relationship among celestial cycles, topography and architecture. He also shows how they were deployed in the ideology of the pharaoh's power in the course of Egyptian history.
The Cosmos in Ancient Greek Religious Experience by Efrosyni Boutsikas Pdf
"In this book, Efrosyni Boutsikas examines ancient Greek religious performances, intricately orchestrated displays comprising topography, architecture, space, cult, and myth. These various elements were unified in a way that integrated the body within cosmic space and made the sacred extraordinary. Boutsikas also explores how natural light or the night-sky may have assisted in intensifying the experience of these rituals, and how they may have to determined ancient perceptions of the cosmos. The author's digital and virtual reconstructions of ancient skyscapes and religious structures during such occurrences unveil a deeper understanding of the importance of time and place in religious experience. Boutsikas shows how they shaped emotions, cosmological beliefs, and ritual memory of the participants. Her study revolutionises our understanding on ancient emotionality and cognitive experience, demonstrating how Greek religious spaces were vibrant arenas of a shared experience of the cosmos"--
