The Development Of Religion And Thought In Ancient Egypt

Henry""The Development of Religion and Thought in Ancient Egypt"" is a comprehensive study of the religious beliefs, practices, and intellectual traditions of one of the world's oldest and most influential civilizations. Written by renowned Egyptologist James Henry Breasted, this book provides a detailed examination of the evolution of Egyptian religion and thought from the Predynastic period (c. 5000 BCE) to the end of the New Kingdom (c. 1070 BCE).Breasted begins by exploring the earliest forms of Egyptian religion, including animism, ancestor worship, and the veneration of natural forces. He then examines the rise of the cult of the gods, the development of the priesthood, and the emergence of the pharaoh as the divine ruler of Egypt. Throughout the book, Breasted also analyzes the intellectual and philosophical underpinnings of Egyptian religion and thought, including the concept of Maat (order and balance), the role of the afterlife, and the Egyptian understanding of the nature of the universe.Drawing on a wide range of sources, including religious texts, temple inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, Breasted provides a rich and detailed account of the religious and intellectual life of ancient Egypt. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, ancient civilizations, and the development of human thought.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.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.