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Religion and ritual in ancient Egypt / Emily Teeter.

Author/creator	Teeter, Emily
Format	Electronic
Publication Info	Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press,
Description	xxiii, 226 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 26 cm.
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects	Rites and ceremonies--Egypt. Egypt--Religion. Egypt--Antiquities.

Contents	Machine generated contents note: Introduction; 1. The Egyptian mind; 2. Priests; 3. Inside the temple: the world of the gods; 4. Festivals; 5. Contacting the gods; 6. The presence of the gods: how gods communicated with men; 7. Death and funeral rites; 8. Communicating with the dead; 9. Magic to charm and to kill; 10. The Amarna Period: practical aspects of 'monotheism'; Afterword: an appraisal of Egyptian religion.
Abstract	"This book is a vivid reconstruction of the practical aspects of ancient Egyptian religion. Through an examination of artifacts and inscriptions, the text explores a variety of issues. For example, who was allowed to enter the temples, and what rituals were preformed therein? Who served as priests? How were they organized and trained, and what did they do? What was the Egyptians,♯ ̥attitude toward death, and what happened at funerals? How did the living and dead communicate? In what ways could people communicate with the gods? What impact did religion have on the economy and longevity of the society? This book demystifies Egyptian religion, exploring what it meant to the people and society. The text is richly illustrated with images of rituals and religious objects"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2010040539
ISBN	9780521848558 (hardback)
ISBN	9780521613002 (paperback)

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