Isbn: 9780754805656 - Gods, Rites, Rituals and Religion of Ancient Egypt (39 results)

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glossy full color illustrated hardbound folio ~ 2º (cover of book and cover of dustwrapper are identical in appearance). very large ("coffee table" size book), international or priority shipping will cost extra. dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. very fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. looks new. like new. as new. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ first edition. first printing ( # 1 in # line). ~ Please Note: book is larger than scanner so the photos are a bit cropped. color illustrated endpapers. full color glossy illustrated ½ title, frontis. & title pg. 256p. glossy pages throughout. every page illustrated in full glossy color. glossary. museums with egyptian collections. suggested further reading. acknowledgments.index. ancient history. art history. archaeology. ancient egypt. ancient religion. mythology. cosmology. ~ GODS, MYTHS AND RELIGION A fascinating guide to the mythology and religion of ancient Egypt, and to the awe~inspiring temples, tombs and treasures of the world's first great civilization Authoritative text explores the intricate myths, the gods and goddesses, and the divine role of the king, as well as the complex religious ceremonies developed over thousands of years An unparalleled visual reference featuring timelines, maps, hundreds of color photographs and beautiful illustrations. An in depth examination of the crucial role that religious belief and mythology played in one of the most fascinating periods of ancient history. Learn about the evolution of humankind according to ancient Egyptian creation myths and the hierarchical order of the gods, humans and the natural world. The role, appearance, personality and identifying characteristics of each god and goddess are all clearly explained. Includes an examination of the preparation for the afterlife, such as burial rituals, symbolic funerary offerings, ceremonies for the dead such as The Weighing of the Heart, and the importance of the spirit world A timeline of ancient Egypt charts the events of a society that evolved over 5000 years ago and flourished for three millennia. with maps, chronologies, and color artworks supplementing hundreds of full color photographs of artifacts, tombs and the Egyptian landscape.Think of Egypt, and automatically we conjure up an image of pharaohs, the great Nile river, pyramids, the Sphinx, and Howard Carter's famed discovery of the tomb of the boy king, Tutankhamun. Egypt's cultural heritage is vast, and the story of this sophisticated ancient civilization has captured Our imagination with the vast treasure chest of found objects, surviving archaeological sites, hieroglyphic inscriptions and tomb art. The ancient Egyptians developed a unified state with a stable administration, a religion for the people, a strong cultural identity and clear social strata. Underpinning the stability of society Was an unshakeable belief in the gods and the religion that would help each person to his place in the afterlife. To explain all that they did not understand, the ancient Egyptians created deities, or benevolent forces who bestowed blessings, such as victory in war and bountiful harvests. Egypt: Gods, Myths and Religion introduces us to the gods and goddesses of Egypt, their characters and identifying features, as well as the myths surrounding them, and their role in the creation of society. Between the people and the gods was the pharaoh, a human embodiment of a divine being. With the help of high priests, divine law was enacted through religion. The role of the priests and their work in the temples is examined in detail. Elaborate funerary rituals, offerings to the gods, festivals, taboos, superstitions, dreams and oracles reveal how far religion influenced and enriched the lives of the ordinar. …

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1st Raincoast Books Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 256 pages: ill., ports. ; 31 cm. Subjects: Mythology, Egyptian. Gods, Egyptian.Egypt Religion. Egypt; history. Egypt; pictorial works. 1 Kg. …

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1st Raincoast Books Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 256 pages: ill., ports. ; 31 cm. Subjects: Mythology, Egyptian. Gods, Egyptian.Egypt Religion. Egypt; history. Egypt; pictorial works. 1 Kg. …

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Condition: New. An in-depth examination of the crucial role that mythology and religion played in one of the most fascinating periods of history. The book uses original text in the form of books, hymns, prayers, hieroglyphic paintings and archaeological finds. Num Pages: 256 pages, over 800 colour photographs, maps, line drawings, floor plans. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; GBC; HBJF1; HBLA; HRAX; HRKP1; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 303 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1634. . 2001. Hardback. . . . .…

Condition: New. An in-depth examination of the crucial role that mythology and religion played in one of the most fascinating periods of history. The book uses original text in the form of books, hymns, prayers, hieroglyphic paintings and archaeological finds. Num Pages: 256 pages, over 800 colour photographs, maps, line drawings, floor plans. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; GBC; HBJF1; HBLA; HRAX; HRKP1; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 303 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1634. . 2001. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. Ancient Egypt was a mystical society with a broad and deep belief in the afterlife and the existence of many gods to appease and worship. Everyday objects and animals were deified and worshipped. Even the kings were considered a divine embodiment of the gods. The tombs, burial sites and artefacts are an enduring testimony to this fascinating religion. Less documented, but no less fascinating, were the beliefs of the ordinary people of Egypt: magic, rituals, festivals, taboos, superstitions, dreams and oracles reveal how far religion influenced and enriched their lives. Finally the book looks at a voice of dissent in the 3000 year period: Pharoah Akhenaten, who defied thousands of years of culture and history to revolutionise Egyptian religion to outlaw Polytheism and allow worship of only one god. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. 12.00x9.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.