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Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt

Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt Paperback - 2003

by Rosalie David

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Every aspect of ancient Egyptian society-from education and law to medicine, birth, and death-was permeated by religion and magic, and dominated by divine life forces of the sun and the Nile. In this fascinating work, Rosalie David reveals the complex and intriguing world of gods and goddesses, tracing the history of Egyptian faith practices from the civilization's beginning through its growth into an empire and its later years as a Roman province. Concluding with a glossary and including new translations of Egyptian spells, this is an essential work for students, scholars, or anyone fascinated by the ancient world.

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  • Title Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt
  • Author Rosalie David
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st Edition Thus
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 488
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Publishing Group, London
  • Date 2003
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G0140262520I3N00
  • ISBN 9780140262520 / 0140262520
  • Weight 0.83 lbs (0.38 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.77 x 5.1 x 0.9 in (19.74 x 12.95 x 2.29 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
    • Cultural Region: Middle Eastern
    • Cultural Region: North Africa
  • Library of Congress subjects Egypt - Religion, Magic, Egyptian
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003446138
  • Dewey Decimal Code 299.31

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Every aspect of ancient Egyptian society-from education and law to medicine, birth, and death-was permeated by religion and magic, and dominated by divine life forces of the sun and the Nile. In this fascinating work, Rosalie David reveals the complex and intriguing world of gods and goddesses, tracing the history of Egyptian faith practices from the civilization's beginning through its growth into an empire and its later years as a Roman province. Concluding with a glossary and including new translations of Egyptian spells, this is an essential work for students, scholars, or anyone fascinated by the ancient world.

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Rosalie David is Professor and Keeper of Egyptology at the Manchester Museum, University of Manchester. She has taught university courses on ancient Egyptian religion and has edited or authored more than twenty books.

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Egypt is a land of marked contrasts, and the environment and the natural forces have always had a strong impact on the lives and beliefs of the people.

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About the author

Rosalie David is Professor and Keeper of Egyptology at the Manchester Museum, University of Manchester. She has taught university courses on ancient Egyptian religion and has edited or authored more than twenty books.