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...

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1. Verfasser: Teeter, Emily
Körperschaft: Cambridge University Press
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
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Zusammenfassung: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.
Beschreibung:1 online resource
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-217) and index.
ISBN:9780521848558
0521848555
051178046X
9780511780462
9781139230483
1139230484

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