Egyptian Religion

by E.A. Wallis Budge

Egyptian Religion is a comprehensive book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, a British Egyptologist, that explores the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Egypt. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the creation myths, the role of the gods and goddesses, the afterlife, and the rituals and ceremonies associated with Egyptian religion. Budge provides detailed descriptions of the major deities, such as Ra, Osiris, and Isis, and explains how they were worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. He also discusses the various forms of religious expression, from temple architecture to funerary art. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings of Egyptian artifacts, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169292933
• ISBN13: 9781169292932
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"