Publisher's Synopsis
""The Egyptian Religion Under The Ptolemies"" is a comprehensive study of the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians during the Ptolemaic period, which lasted from 323 BC until the Roman conquest of Egypt in 30 BC. Written by Samuel Sharpe, a renowned Egyptologist and scholar of ancient religions, this book explores the various aspects of Egyptian religion, including its gods and goddesses, rituals, temples, and cults. The author provides a detailed overview of the religious landscape of Egypt during the Ptolemaic era, which was marked by the influence of Greek and Roman cultures on the traditional Egyptian religion. He examines the ways in which the Ptolemaic rulers sought to legitimize their rule by aligning themselves with the Egyptian gods and goddesses, and the role of the priests and priestesses in maintaining the religious traditions of the country.The book also delves into the religious beliefs of the common people, including their views on death and the afterlife, and the importance of magic and divination in their daily lives. Sharpe analyzes the various cults and mystery religions that emerged during this period, such as the cult of Serapis, and their impact on Egyptian society.Overall, ""The Egyptian Religion Under The Ptolemies"" provides a fascinating insight into one of the most complex and enduring religious traditions in human history, and the ways in which it evolved and adapted to the changing political and cultural landscape of ancient Egypt.""THIS 16 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Egyptian Mythology and Egyptian Christianity, by Samuel Sharpe. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591980.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.
