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Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt Book

Paperback. Pub Date: November 2003 Pages: 480 Publisher: Penguin Every aspect of ancient Egyptian society-from education and law to medicine. Birth and death-was permeated by religion and magic and dominated by divine life Forces of the sun and the Nile. In this fascinating work. Rosalie David reveals the complex and intriguing world of gods and goddesses. tracing the history of Egyptian faith practices from the civilization's beginning through its growth into an empire and its later years as a Roman province. Concluding with a glossary and including new translations of Egyptian spells. this is an essential work for students. scholars. or anyone fascinated by the ancient world.Read More

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  • Foyles

    The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile - their life source - was a divine gift. Religion and magic permeated their civilization, and this book provides a unique insight into their religious beliefs and practices, from 5000 BC to the 4th century AD, when Egyptian Christianity replaced the earlier customs. Arranged chronologically, this book provides a fascinating introduction to the world of half-human/ half-animal gods and goddesses; death rituals, the afterlife and mummification; the cult of sacred animals, pyramids, magic and medicine. An appendix contains translations of Ancient Eygtian spells.

  • Blackwell

    Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt is the first book to provide a complete historical overview of the beliefs of this extraordinary civilization, dating from its earliest settlements in 5000 B.C.E. to the Roman province of the fourth century A.C.E.

  • Penguin

    With its mysterious animal gods, mummies, pyramids, ornate tombs and arcane rites, the world of the ancient Egyptians continues to fascinate us.

  • Product Description

    Every aspect of ancient Egyptian society-from education and law to medicine, birth, and death-was permeated by religion and magic, and dominated by divine life forces of the sun and the Nile. In this fascinating work, Rosalie David reveals the complex and intriguing world of gods and goddesses, tracing the history of Egyptian faith practices from the civilization's beginning through its growth into an empire and its later years as a Roman province. Concluding with a glossary and including new translations of Egyptian spells, this is an essential work for students, scholars, or anyone fascinated by the ancient world.

  • 0140262520
  • 9780140262520
  • Rosalie David
  • 3 October 2002
  • Penguin
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 480
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