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Development of Religion and Thought in Ancient Egypt: Lectures Delivered on the Morse Foundation at Union Theological Seminary (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Of the Osiris faith and the Osirian editing by the hand of the earliest redactor in literary history - all these and many.
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In this 1912 work, James Breasted discusses the significance of the 'Pyramid Texts' to the understanding of Egyptian religious thought. He is particularly interested in the development of a moral sense in the context of the traditional pantheon, and in the influence of the developing Egyptian empire on its religion.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating development of Ancient Egyptian religion from its prehistoric animistic beginnings, through the rise of solar theology and the cult of Osiris, to the influence of the state and the rise of ethical consciousness. The author traces the evolving perception of the afterlife through the lens of funerary texts, revealing the emergence of a moral conscience and the search for social justice. The investigation also explores the impact of political and social change on religion, including the influence of imperial expansion on monotheism and the profound influence of a socially conscious kingship on the ethical development of the people. Ultimately, the book illuminates the significance of ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and practices, highlighting their enduring influence on Western thought and spirituality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282488451_0
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