The Egyptian Origin of Christianity - Softcover

Bargeman, Lisa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1403356262 ISBN 13: 9781403356260

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2003

Synopsis

A breakthrough book affecting the scientific, religious and literary communities, The Egyptian Origin Of Christianity is a comprehensive look at the history of religion through the eyes of the Literary Canon.As a culmination of years of research, this book fills the gaps between modern and ancient religious thought, providing is with the most valuable view of the Egyptian religion to date when compared with The Bible and other classic literature. No other book has explored so well the origins of modern theology. This is done not only in terms of language, but also in terms of education, cosmology, physical symbolism, and tradition.As the first book to, in a scientifically sound way, challenge the ecumenical system, The Egyptian Origin Of Christianity represents the fulfillment of strategy that calls for a comprehensive shift in the way religion is presently understood.'This book will be used for the global restructuring of textbooks everywhere on religious history.' Jessica Jannicelli, Editor, Humana Press'Bargeman's text illustrates many interesting parallels between Christianity and Egyptology. The Egyptian Origin Of Christianity is a fascinating and scholarly sourcebook for those interested in either Egyptology or religious scholarship.'Adrienne Howell, Writer/Editor, Connectivity

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From the Inside Flap:

The Egyptian Origin of Christianity focuses on the ceremonial parallels between the modern Roman Catholic Church and ancient Egyptian ceremony. While all forms of Christianity display strong parallels to the rituals of ancient Egypt, perhaps the strongest examples can be seen in Roman Catholicism.Ancient travelers dispersed from North Africa, carrying with them their traditions and customs. The importance of the Egyptian sway can no longer be denied. It has prompted great thinkers like Siegfried Morenz, Director of the University of Liepzig Institute of Egyptology, to remark that "the influence of the Egyptian religion on posterity is mainly felt through Christianity and its antecedents. Egypt's contribution to the Old Testament is actually a product of that country's relationship with Syria; its contribution to the New Testament, indeed, even to early Christian theology, must be seen as a special instance of that general influence exerted by Egypt upon the Hellenistic world." It is that influence which is explored in The Egyptian Origin of Christianity in order that the true nature of religion as a whole may be elucidated.

About the Author:

Lisa Ann Bargeman graduated with honors, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature from Ramapo College of New Jersey in 1996, a school once considered for Ivy League status. There she edited and contributed to the Trillium magazine. She has remained in the publishing field, and currently aids in the production of scientific publications in her home state of New Jersey. Ms. Bargeman, who also has a son, John Jaye Bargeman II, continues to pursue Egyptology and academics as a consultant.

About this edition

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1403356262
• ISBN 13: 9781403356260
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 124