Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt
Title | Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | Rosalie David |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 471 |
Release | 2002-10-03 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0141941383 |
The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile - their life source - was a divine gift. Religion and magic permeated their civilization, and this book provides a unique insight into their religious beliefs and practices, from 5000 BC to the 4th century AD, when Egyptian Christianity replaced the earlier customs. Arranged chronologically, this book provides a fascinating introduction to the world of half-human/ half-animal gods and goddesses; death rituals, the afterlife and mummification; the cult of sacred animals, pyramids, magic and medicine. An appendix contains translations of Ancient Eygtian spells.
Magic in Ancient Egypt
Title | Magic in Ancient Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | Geraldine Pinch |
Publisher | |
Pages | 200 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | History |
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The Egyptians were famous in the ancient world for their knowledge of magic. Religion, medicine, technology and what we would call magic co-existed without apparent conflict, and it was not unusual for magical and 'practical' remedies to be used side by side.
Religion in Ancient Egypt
Title | Religion in Ancient Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | John Baines |
Publisher | Cornell University Press |
Pages | 236 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780801497865 |
Lectures given at a symposium held in 1987, sponsored by Fordham University.
Egyptian Magic (Illustrated)
Title | Egyptian Magic (Illustrated) PDF eBook |
Author | E.A. Wallis Budge |
Publisher | SSEL |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2021-05-06 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
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IN the first volume of this series an attempt was made to set before the reader a statement of the ideas and beliefs which the ancient Egyptians held in respect of God, the "gods," the Judgment, the Resurrection, and Immortality; in short, to sketch in brief outline much of what was beautiful, and noble, and sublime in their religion. The "magic" of the Egyptians was of two kinds: (1) that which was employed for legitimate purposes and with the idea of benefiting either the living or the dead, and (2) that which was made use of in the furtherance of nefarious plots and schemes and was intended to bring calamities upon those against whom it was directed. We have now to describe briefly the principal means upon which the Egyptians relied for working magic, that is to say, magical stones or amulets, magical figures, magical pictures and formulæ, magical names, magical ceremonies, etc., and such portions of the Book of the Dead as bear upon these subjects generally. This Premium Edition includes : . An Easy to Read Layout making reading comfortable . Illustrations and engravings . More than 150 footnotes
Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt
Title | Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | Emily Teeter |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 267 |
Release | 2011-06-13 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0521848555 |
This book is a vivid reconstruction of ancient Egyptian religious rituals that were enacted in temples, tombs, and private homes.
The Sacred Magic of Ancient Egypt
Title | The Sacred Magic of Ancient Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | Rosemary Clark |
Publisher | Llewellyn Worldwide |
Pages | 420 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Magic, Egyptian |
ISBN | 9781567181302 |
In The Sacred Magic of Ancient Egypt, Rosemary Clark presents a comprehensive guide to a modern practice of ancient Egyptian theurgy. Included are daily rituals, annual ceremonies, and the founding of a temple tradition for either the sole practitioner or a gathering of celebrants. The dimensions of Sacred Science-esoteric architecture, cosmic resonance, and magical practice-are outlined in detail and demonstrated in a program for practical, everyday use. Authentic and richly detailed, this guidebook also: - Presents beautiful rituals patterned on ancient Egyptian texts for modern initiates - Serves as an excellent reference on many aspects of the Egyptian mysteries that have not been accessible elsewhere - Contains a complete repertoire of ancient hymns, litanies, spells, and ceremonies that allows for reading in the ancient tongue Enter the timeless realm of Egyptian sacred ritual. Experience for yourself the ultimate realization of ancient Egyptian spirituality-the assumption of divine knowledge and grace.
The Religion of the Ancient Egyptians
Title | The Religion of the Ancient Egyptians PDF eBook |
Author | Georg Steindorff |
Publisher | |
Pages | 230 |
Release | 1903 |
Genre | Egypt |
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