The Oldest Books in the World by Isaac Meyer is a comprehensive account of the ancient Egyptian civilization's religion, wisdom, philosophy, ethics, psychology, manners, proverbs, sayings, refinement, and more. The book explores the oldest known texts of the Egyptian civilization, including the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, and Book of the Dead. It delves into the beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians, including their concept of the afterlife, their gods and goddesses, and their rituals and ceremonies. The book also covers the wisdom and philosophy of the ancient Egyptians, examining their views on life, death, and the nature of the universe. In addition, the book explores the psychology of the ancient Egyptians, including their understanding of the human mind and emotions. The author also discusses the manners and customs of the ancient Egyptians, including their social hierarchy, their dress, and their daily life. The book is filled with proverbs and sayings from ancient Egyptian texts, providing insight into their language and culture. Overall, The Oldest Books in the World is a fascinating and informative account of one of the world's most ancient and influential civilizations.1900. As set forth and inscribed upon, some of the oldest existing monuments, papyri, and other records of that people; from the earliest historic times to A.D. 64; together with facsimiles and translations of some of the Oldest Books in the World. Twenty-seven 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.
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