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Exploring religion in ancient Egypt
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- Book Synopsis
- Exploring Religion in Ancient Egypt offers a stimulating overview of the study of ancient Egyptian religion by examining research drawn from beyond the customary boundaries of Egyptology and shedding new light on entrenched assumptions. Discusses the evolution of religion in ancient Egypt - a belief system that endured for 3,000 years Dispels several modern preconceptions about ancient Egyptian religious practices Reveals how people in ancient Egypt struggled to secure well-being in the present life and the afterlife
- About The Author
- Stephen Quirke is Professor of Egyptology in the Institute for Archaeology at University College London, and Curator at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology. His books include The Cult of Ra: Sun-Worship in Ancient Egypt (2001), Egyptian Literature 1800 BC: Questions and Readings (2004), and Lahun: A Town in Egypt 1800 BC, and the History of its Landscape (2005).
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781444331998
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Wiley Blackwell, (28 November 2014)
- Number of Pages
- 288
- Weight
- 498.96 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 231.1 x 154.9 x 25.4 mm
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