Violence in the Service of Order

Violence in the Service of Order The Religious Framework for Sanctioned Killing in Ancient Egypt - BAR International Series

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book is hoped to be only the beginning of explorations of the ancient Egyptian notion of upholding Order (Ma'at) through violence. Because of the scope of the topic, this study is limited to the most extreme measure of violence perpetrated in the service of Order: sanctioned killing. This study explores texts that affirm the proper occasions for such killings, and the religious framework behind these actions.

Book information

ISBN: 9781407308760
Publisher: BAR Publishing
Imprint: BAR Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 299.31
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 101
Weight: 466g
Height: 212mm
Width: 297mm
Spine width: 12mm