Publisher's Synopsis
Egyptian Religion is a comprehensive book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an expert on ancient Egyptian culture and religion. The book explores the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians, including their gods and goddesses, creation myths, rituals, and funerary customs. Budge begins by providing an overview of the history of ancient Egypt and the role of religion in society. He then delves into the various aspects of Egyptian religion, including the cult of the dead, the importance of the sun god Ra, and the mythology surrounding Osiris and Isis. The book also discusses the development of Egyptian religious beliefs over time, from the pre-dynastic period to the Greco-Roman era. Throughout the book, Budge draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological findings, and artistic representations, to provide a detailed and engaging account of Egyptian religion. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egypt, religion, or mythology.1900. A study of the complicated ideas of the after life in which the Egyptians were so obsessed. Discussions from the Book of the Dead, as well as the three elements of the Egyptian religion being a solar monotheism, a fertility cult and a wild cult of anthropomorphic divinity. Contains many illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
