Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt
by Emily Teeter
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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 show more 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. show lessTags
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Emily Teeter, PhD, is a Research Associate and Coordinator of Special Exhibits at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. She has curated temporary and permanent exhibits of Egyptian art at the Oriental Institute Museum, the Seattle Art Museum, and the Art Institute of Chicago. The author and co-author of a wide range of popular and show more scholarly publications, her most recent books include Ancient Egypt: Treasures from the Collection of the Oriental Institute, Egypt and the Egyptians, and The Life of Meresamun: A Temple Singer in Ancient Egypt. show less
Common Knowledge
- Important places
- Egypt
- Original language
- English
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 299.31 — Religion Other religions Religions not provided for elsewhere Of North African Origin Ancient Egyptian
- LCC
- BL2441.3 .T44 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism History and principles of religions African Egyptian
- BISAC
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 6
- ASINs
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