RELIGION AND RITUAL IN ANCIENT EGYPT by Emily Teeter ( 9780521848558 )

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Title:

RELIGION AND RITUAL IN ANCIENT EGYPT

By:

Emily Teeter

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Hardback

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ISBN 10:

0521848555

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9780521848558

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Publisher:

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

31 May, 2011

Pages:

266

Description:

This book is a vivid reconstruction of ancient Egyptian religious rituals that were enacted in temples, tombs, and private homes.

Synopsis:

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.

Illustrations:

101 b/w illus. 2 maps

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Cambridge University Press

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