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Focusing on ancient Egyptian beliefs, the book examines the intricate practices surrounding death and the afterlife, including mummification and tomb construction. Reisner highlights the significance of pharaohs in these rituals and explores the concept of the soul's journey through the underworld, emphasizing the role of magic and spells in achieving immortality. This insightful work offers a thorough analysis of the cultural and religious frameworks that shaped Egyptian views on life after death, reflecting its lasting influence on subsequent beliefs.
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Egyptian Conception of Immortality, George Andrew Reisner
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- 1998
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- Title
- Egyptian Conception of Immortality
- Subtitle
- The Ingersoll Lecture of 1911
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Andrew Reisner
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9780766104464
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- Focusing on ancient Egyptian beliefs, the book examines the intricate practices surrounding death and the afterlife, including mummification and tomb construction. Reisner highlights the significance of pharaohs in these rituals and explores the concept of the soul's journey through the underworld, emphasizing the role of magic and spells in achieving immortality. This insightful work offers a thorough analysis of the cultural and religious frameworks that shaped Egyptian views on life after death, reflecting its lasting influence on subsequent beliefs.