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Religion and ritual in ancient Egypt Emily Teeter

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c2011.Description: xxiii, 226 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9780521613002
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 299/.31
Online resources: Summary: "This book is a vivid reconstruction of the practical aspects of ancient Egyptian religion. Through an examination of artifacts and inscriptions, the text explores a variety of issues. For example, who was allowed to enter the temples, and what rituals were preformed 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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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 299.31 TE RE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available T0055095
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297.122521 ST UD The study Quran : 297.1227 AN TH An anthology of Qurʼanic commentaries / 297.125933 IB AD Ibadi theology : 299.31 TE RE Religion and ritual in ancient Egypt 299.792 RU FO The four agreements : 299​.93 ZU SE The seat of the soul : 299.93 GU MY My life in orange :

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This book is a vivid reconstruction of the practical aspects of ancient Egyptian religion. Through an examination of artifacts and inscriptions, the text explores a variety of issues. For example, who was allowed to enter the temples, and what rituals were preformed 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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