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Author : Barbara Watterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023478766
Deciphering the secret rituals celebrated in honour of the falcon-headed god Horus.
Author : Dieter Kurth
Publisher : American Univ in Cairo Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Egyptian language
ISBN : 9774247647
"This is the oldest and most authentic guide to an ancient Egyptian temple ever written - its author was an ancient Egyptian priest who lived in the first century B.C., under the last kings of the Ptolemaic dynasty, when the construction and decoration of the huge temple of Edfu was completed. The anonymous priest's tasks was to compose a text long enough to make up a line of hieroglyphic inscription on the girdle wall of the temple, stretching around it to a length of some 300 meters, and in it describe the temple in detail - its layout and construction, the functions of its chambers and chapels, and its external appearance and the impression it conveyed to the faithful. The language of the text, arising within the long tradition of Egyptian temple building, is stylized and poetic, but remarkably, the priest fulfilled his assignment with such accuracy, devotion, and enthusiasm that the monumental inscription can be used today by the modern visitor as a reliable and informative guide to the temple." "The inscription is here translated in full, and appears with notes by the translator on the essentials of ancient Egyptian religion and ritual and on the discovery and documentation of Edfu Temple, while a comprehensive glossary explains unfamiliar terms and concepts. Illustrations of the temple, the original hieroglyphs, and the kings who build the temple complement the text."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author : Miroslav Verner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9789774165634
Despite the prominence of ancient temples in the landscape of Egypt, books about them are surprisingly rare; this new and essential publication from a prominent Czech scholar answers the need for a study that goes beyond temple architecture to examine the spiritual, economic and political aspects of these specific institutions and the dominant roles they played. Miroslav Verner presents a deeper and more complex study of major ancient Egyptian religious centers, their principal temples, their rise and decline, their religious doctrines, cults, rituals, feasts, and mysteries. Also discussed are the various categories of priests, the organization of the priesthood, and its daily services and customs. Each chapter offers the reader essential and up-to-date information about temple complexes and the history of their archaeological exploration, in the context of the spiritual dimension and cultural legacy of ancient Egypt.
Author : Eve A. E. Reymond
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Mythology, Egyptian
ISBN : 0719003113
Author : Yuri Stoyanov
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2000-08-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300190144
DIVDIVThis fascinating book explores the evolution of religious dualism, the doctrine that man and cosmos are constant battlegrounds between forces of good and evil. It traces this evolution from late Egyptian religion and the revelations of Zoroaster and the Orphics in antiquity through the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Mithraic Mysteries, and the great Gnostic teachers to its revival in medieval Europe with the suppression of the Bogomils and the Cathars, heirs to the age-long teachings of dualism. Integrating political, cultural, and religious history, Yuri Stoyanov illuminates the dualist religious systems, recreating in vivid detail the diverse worlds of their striking ideas and beliefs, their convoluted mythologies and symbolism. Reviews of an earlier edition: “A book of prime importance for anyone interested in the history of religious dualism. The author’s knowledge of relevant original sources is remarkable; and he has distilled them into a convincing and very readable whole.”—Sir Steven Runciman “The most fascinating historical detective story since Steven Runciman’s Sicilian Vespers.”—Colin Wilson “A splendid account of the decline of the dualist tradition in the East . . . both strong and accessible. . . . The most readable account of Balkan heresy ever.”—Jeffrey B. Russell, Journal of Religion “Well-written, fact-filled, and fascinating . . . has in it the making of a classic.” —Harry T. Norris, Bulletin of SOAS/div/div
Author : Eric Orlin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1091 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134625529
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Ancient Mediterranean Religions is the first comprehensive single-volume reference work offering authoritative coverage of ancient religions in the Mediterranean world. Chronologically, the volume’s scope extends from pre-historical antiquity in the third millennium B.C.E. through the rise of Islam in the seventh century C.E. An interdisciplinary approach draws out the common issues and elements between and among religious traditions in the Mediterranean basin. Key features of the volume include: Detailed maps of the Mediterranean World, ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire, and the Hellenistic World A comprehensive timeline of major events, innovations, and individuals, divided by region to provide both a diachronic and pan-Mediterranean, synchronic view A broad geographical range including western Asia, northern Africa, and southern Europe This encyclopedia will serve as a key point of reference for all students and scholars interested in ancient Mediterranean culture and society.
Author : Lisa K. Sabbahy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440855139
Written by specialists in the field of Egyptology, this book is a readable introduction to ancient Egypt, covering all anticipated subjects and stressing the monuments and material culture of this remarkable ancient civilization. The rich natural resources of ancient Egypt provided a wealth of raw material for its structures, sculptures, and art, while its geographic isolation helped to ensure the survival of its rich culture for centuries. While other references focus on the people and battles central to Egyptian history, this reference explores the material culture and social institutions of ancient Egypt. The book focuses on pharaonic Egypt, covering the period from roughly 5000 BCE to the beginning of the Greco-Roman Period in 320 BCE. At the front of the work, a timeline provides a quick look at the major events in Egyptian history, and an introduction surveys ancient Egypt's physical geography and history. Alphabetically arranged reference entries written by expert contributors then provide fundamental information about the buildings, jewelry, social practices, and other topics related to the material culture and institutions that made up the Egyptian world. Excerpts from primary source historical documents provide evidence for what we know about ancient Egyptian culture, and suggestions for further reading direct users to additional sources of information.
Author : Margaret Alice Murray
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0486411370
Eleven carefully chosen stories provide a revealing glimpse into the lives and culture of the ancient Egyptians. Intended for a general reading public as well as serious students of Egyptology.
Author : Tamara L. Siuda
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781365587870
The history and use of the ancient Egyptian calendar: holidays, festivals, religious observances, the gods of every day of the year, and more. Translated from hieroglyphic sources by Tamara L. Siuda and richly illustrated by Megan Zane.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:164790684
Author : Aylward Manley Blackman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 9780710304124
First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Peter Karsten
Publisher : Peter Karsten
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-13
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
'Kemet' is a poetical adaption of the Egyptian Myth of 'Osiris and Isis'. This is the deluxe edition in one volume, as there is also a three volume set version as follows: The Osirian Trilogy, Book 1: Osiris, The Osirian Trilogy, Book 2: Isis and The Osirian Trilogy, Book 3: Horus.
Author : Ian Shaw
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003-07-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195116786
This fifth volume in the Places in Time series offers a lens for viewing the culture and places of the people of ancient Egypt.
Author : Porten,Farber,Martin,Vittman
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9789004669079
175 documents, spanning more than 3,000 years, from the ancient mounds on the island of Elephantine are translated into English here for the first time. A massive collection of papyri and ostraca, written in many scripts and tongues - including hieratic, demotic, Aramaic, Greek, Latin, Coptic and Arabic.
Author : Stephen S. Mehler
Publisher : Adventures Unlimited Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 1931882495
Have popular modern religions developed out of practices in ancient Egypt? Did religion in Egypt represent only a shadow of the spiritual practices of prehistoric people? This work explores the teachings of the King Akhenaten and the real Moses, the true identity of the Hyksos, and Akhenaten's connections to The Exodus and the Rosicrucian Order.
