Ancient Egyptians: Beliefs and Practices, 2nd Edition

ISBN-13: 9781898723721 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 260 str.

Rosalie David

Opis

This book traces the evolution of religious beliefs and practices within the historical and political contexts of the main periods of Egypt s civilization. It shows how historical and political events influenced state cults, temple rituals, and funerary practices and also emphasizes how religion permeated most aspects of everyday life, including law, medicine, and education. "Ancient Egyptians" also describes how some religious customs have even survived, in different forms, until the present day."