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Egypian Solar Religion in the New Kingdom
Jan Assmann
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hardcover. Revised and expanded, this volume deals with the religious traditions of ancient Egypt. New material allows a much more precise allocation of religious texts and ideas in terms of time, place and social context. Translator(s): Alcock, Anthony. Series: Studies in Egyptology. Num Pages: 248 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1HBE; HRKP1; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 237 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Revised and expanded, this volume deals with the religious traditions of ancient Egypt, which have come down to us in a state which is both extremely fragmentary and complex. New material - especially hymns collected in Theban tombs - now allows a much more precise allocation of religious texts and ideas in terms of time, place and social context. Within the field of solar religion, no less than five different traditions have to be distinguished: 1) the liturgical traditions of the royal solar cult, which for their secrecy and exclusivity are labelled the mysteries of the sun cult; 2) the ... Read more
Revised and expanded, this volume deals with the religious traditions of ancient Egypt, which have come down to us in a state which is both extremely fragmentary and complex. New material - especially hymns collected in Theban tombs - now allows a much more precise allocation of religious texts and ideas in terms of time, place and social context. Within the field of solar religion, no less than five different traditions have to be distinguished: 1) the liturgical traditions of the royal solar cult, which for their secrecy and exclusivity are labelled the mysteries of the sun cult; 2) the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Kegan Paul International
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Studies in Egyptology
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780710304650
SKU
KSK0000626
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About Jan Assmann
Jan Assmann is Honorary Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of Constance, where he is today.
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