Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt
by
Emily Teeter
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0521613000
ISBN-13
9780521613002
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 13th, 2011
Print length
266 Pages
Weight
586 grams
Dimensions
25.40 x 17.90 x 1.30 cms
Product Classification:
ArchaeologyEgyptian archaeology / EgyptologyReligion: general
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This book demystifies ancient Egyptian religion, exploring what it meant to the people and their society. The text and rich illustrations explore and explain what rituals were enacted in temples, who served as priests, how people communicated with the gods, and the complex rituals associated with death and burial.
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? How were they organized and trained, and what did they do? What was the Egyptians'' attitude toward death, and what happened at funerals? How did the living and dead communicate? In what ways could people communicate with the gods? What impact did religion have on the economy and longevity of the society? This book demystifies Egyptian religion, exploring what it meant to the people and society. The text is richly illustrated with images of rituals and religious objects.
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