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Review”Quirke tells the story of Ancient Egyptian Religion as a mode of life and a reflective philosophy. A book rich in evidence, thoughtful and fresh in interpretation, courageous enough to give up the claim of answering every question―but eager to pose it.” –Martin Fitzenreiter, Bonn University
“…..a uniquely comprehensive integration of archaeological and written evidence about Egyptian beliefs and practices; energized by ethnographic and anthropological perspectives, Quirke’s book clarifies, yet queries key debates about Egyptian religion.” –David O’Connor, New York University
“Quirke’s unique approach to Egyptian beliefs about creation, life, death, etc., uses the written and archaeological evidence to reveal the logic of ancient thought as it acquaints us with its ‘nuts and bolts.’” –Betsy Bryan, Johns Hopkins University
From the Inside FlapExploring Religion in Ancient Egypt presents an overview of the beliefs, sacred rituals, and religious practices of the people of Kemet – literally, “the Black Land” – whose Nile Valley population stretched from Aswan to the Mediterranean coast beginning from

circa 3100 B.C.
Dispelling some of the dominant modern preconceptions about ancient Egyptian religion, author Stephen Quirke considers the evidence for ancient patterns of marking sacred space and time, and the verbal and visual imagery on creation and Ma`at – the expression of truth and balance, or “what is good,” in the language of Kemet. Within these frameworks, Quirke reveals how people in ancient Egypt struggled to secure well-being in the present life as they prepared for the afterlife. Exploring Religion in Ancient Egypt offers illuminating insights into an ancient civilization whose complex series of religious beliefs and practices remain unique in the history of human religion.
From the Back CoverExploring Religion in Ancient Egypt presents an overview of the beliefs, sacred rituals, and religious practices of the people of Kemet – literally, “the Black Land” – whose Nile Valley population stretched from Aswan to the Mediterranean coast beginning from circa 3100 B.C.

Dispelling some of the dominant modern preconceptions about ancient Egyptian religion, author Stephen Quirke considers the evidence for ancient patterns of marking sacred space and time, and the verbal and visual imagery on creation and Ma`at – the expression of truth and balance, or “what is good,” in the language of Kemet. Within these frameworks, Quirke reveals how people in ancient Egypt struggled to secure well-being in the present life as they prepared for the afterlife. Exploring Religion in Ancient Egypt offers illuminating insights into an ancient civilization whose complex series of religious beliefs and practices remain unique in the history of human religion.
About the AuthorStephen Quirke is Professor of Egyptology in the Institute for Archaeology at University College London, and Curator at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology. His books include The Cult of Ra: Sun-Worship in Ancient Egypt (2001), Egyptian Literature 1800 BC: Questions and Readings (2004), and Lahun: A Town in Egypt 1800 BC, and the History of its Landscape (2005).

ASIN : 1444332007Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (December 3, 2014)Language: : EnglishPaperback : 280 pagesISBN-10 : 9781444332001ISBN-13 : 978-1444332001Item Weight : 14.4 ouncesDimensions : 6 x 0.6 x 9.05 inches

• Creator/s: Umair Mirza
• Date: 12/3/2014
• Book Topics/Themes: Archaeology, Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, History of Iraq, Mesopotamian History, Global History, Global Archaeology, Middle East, Asia, Europe, History of Middle East, Middle East Conflict, Jerusalem, Jericho, Tel Aviv, Encyclopedia of Archaeology, Ancient Egypt, Modern Egypt, Egyptian Civilization, Indus Civilization, European Civilizations, Asian History, History of Egypt, Pharaoh, Pharaohs, Egyptian Pharaoh, Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshepsut, Julius Caesar, Octavian, Mark Antony, Caesarean, Egyptian Dynasties, Religion in Egypt, Egyptian religion, Exploration

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