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The Classics of Egyptian Literature and Historical Sources

Author : E. A. Wallis Budge

Publisher : e-artnow

Page : 397 pages

File Size : 34,66 MB

Release : 2019-06-03

Category : History

ISBN :

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Musaicum Books presents to you a meticulously edited Ancient Egypt Literature collection. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: The Pyramid Texts Stories of Magicians who Lived under the Ancient Empire The Book of the Dead Books of the Dead of the Græco-Roman Period The Egyptian Story of the Creation Legends of the Gods Historical Literature Autobiographical Literature Tales of Travel and Adventure Fairy Tales Egyptian Hymns to the Gods Moral and Philosophical Literature Miscellaneous Literature The Book of the Dead Papyrus of Ani Hymn to the Nile Great Hymn to Aten Hymn to Osiris-Sokar Tale of the Doomed Prince The Magic Book The Dialogue of a Misanthrope with His Own Soul Ancient Egyptian Love Poems



Ancient Egyptian Literature, Volume III

Author : Miriam Lichtheim

Publisher : Univ of California Press

Page : 254 pages

File Size : 42,8 MB

Release : 2006-03-04

Category : History

ISBN : 0520248449

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"First published in 1973 - and followed by Volume II in 1976 and Volume III in 1980 - this anthology has assumed classic status in the field of Egyptology and portrays the remarkable evolution of the literary forms of one of the world's earliest civilizations. Volume III spans the last millennium of Pharaonic civilization, from the tenth century B.C. to the beginning of the Christian era. It features a new foreword by Joseph G. Manning"--Publisher's description.



Ancient Egyptian Literature

Author : Antonio Loprieno

Publisher : BRILL

Page : 743 pages

File Size : 42,49 MB

Release : 2023-12-28

Category : History

ISBN : 9004676716

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This volume deals with the development and the characteristics of the literature of Ancient Egypt over a period of more than two millennia, from the monumental origins of autobiography at the end of the Old Kingdom (ca. 2150 BCE) down to the latest literary compositions in Demotic during the Graeco-Roman period (300 BCE-200 CE). This book, the result of an international co-operation among more than twenty scholars, is divided into sections devoted to the definition of literary discourse in Ancient Egypt; the history and genres of these texts, their linguistic and stylistic features; and the image of Ancient Egypt as displayed in later literary traditions of the Mediterranean world - Greek, Coptic, Arabic. With over thirty chapters, this volume provides an interdisciplinary account of current research in one of the methodologically most advanced fields of Egyptology.



The Literature of Ancient Egypt

Author : Raymond Oliver Faulkner

Publisher : Yale University Press

Page : 618 pages

File Size : 32,11 MB

Release : 2003-01-01

Category : Literary Collections

ISBN : 0300099207

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Presents annotated translations of papyrus writings and tomb inscriptions from the middle and late periods of ancient Egypt.



Writings from Ancient Egypt

Author : Toby Wilkinson

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 31,84 MB

Release : 2016-08-25

Category : History

ISBN : 0141395966

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'Man perishes; his corpse turns to dust; all his relatives pass away. But writings make him remembered' In ancient Egypt, words had magical power. Inscribed on tombs and temple walls, coffins and statues, or inked onto papyri, hieroglyphs give us a unique insight into the life of the Egyptian mind. Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson has freshly translated a rich and diverse range of ancient Egyptian writings into modern English, including tales of shipwreck and wonder, obelisk inscriptions, mortuary spells, funeral hymns, songs, satires and advice on life from a pharaoh to his son. Spanning over two millennia, this is the essential guide to a complex, sophisticated culture. Translated with an Introduction by Toby Wilkinson



Early Christian Books in Egypt

Author : Roger S. Bagnall

Publisher : Princeton University Press

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 11,28 MB

Release : 2021-07-13

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1400833787

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For the past hundred years, much has been written about the early editions of Christian texts discovered in the region that was once Roman Egypt. Scholars have cited these papyrus manuscripts--containing the Bible and other Christian works--as evidence of Christianity's presence in that historic area during the first three centuries AD. In Early Christian Books in Egypt, distinguished papyrologist Roger Bagnall shows that a great deal of this discussion and scholarship has been misdirected, biased, and at odds with the realities of the ancient world. Providing a detailed picture of the social, economic, and intellectual climate in which these manuscripts were written and circulated, he reveals that the number of Christian books from this period is likely fewer than previously believed. Bagnall explains why papyrus manuscripts have routinely been dated too early, how the role of Christians in the history of the codex has been misrepresented, and how the place of books in ancient society has been misunderstood. The author offers a realistic reappraisal of the number of Christians in Egypt during early Christianity, and provides a thorough picture of the economics of book production during the period in order to determine the number of Christian papyri likely to have existed. Supporting a more conservative approach to dating surviving papyri, Bagnall examines the dramatic consequences of these findings for the historical understanding of the Christian church in Egypt.



Ancient Egypt: History, Archaeology & Ancient Sources

Author : Arthur Gilman

Publisher : Good Press

Page : 1021 pages

File Size : 20,57 MB

Release : 2023-12-08

Category : History

ISBN :

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In 'Ancient Egypt: History, Archaeology & Ancient Sources', a meticulously curated anthology, readers are invited to traverse the expansive narratives of one of history's most enigmatic civilizations through a diverse compilation of perspectives, literary styles, and scholarly insights. Featuring a wealth of information from groundbreaking archaeological discoveries to detailed analyses of ancient texts, this collection encompasses the full spectrum of Egyptology. The contributions, notable for their depth and scholarly rigor, include critical discussions on the pharaohs, the pantheon of gods, the monumental architecture, and the daily lives of ancient Egyptians, highlighting the sophistication and complexity of this ancient society. The contributors to this anthology, Arthur Gilman, George Rawlinson, E. A. Wallis Budge, Gaston Maspero, and Agnes Sophia Griffith Johns, are luminaries in the field of Egyptology, each bringing their unique expertise and historical insights to the compilation. Their collective work not only aligns with but also enriches the historical and cultural understanding of Ancient Egypt, offering readers a comprehensive overview of its legacy. These authors backgrounds, ranging from archaeology to philology, reflect the interdisciplinary nature of Egyptian studies, showcasing the integration of historical, cultural, and literary movements that have shaped the modern understanding of this ancient civilization. For those fascinated by the rich tapestry of human history, 'Ancient Egypt: History, Archaeology & Ancient Sources' offers an unparalleled exploration into one of its cornerstone civilizations. This anthology invites readers to engage with a multifaceted study, revealing the intricate interplay between historical narratives and archaeological evidences. It is an essential read for both scholars and enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of Ancient Egypt, promising an educational journey marked by the diversity of its insights and the dialogue it fosters between past and present scholarly interpretations.



A History of Ancient Egypt

Author : John Romer

Publisher : Macmillan

Page : 514 pages

File Size : 15,99 MB

Release : 2013-08-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1250030102

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The ancient world comes to life in the first volume in a two book series on the history of Egypt, spanning the first farmers to the construction of the pyramids. Famed archaeologist John Romer draws on a lifetime of research to tell one history's greatest stories; how, over more than a thousand years, a society of farmers created a rich, vivid world where one of the most astounding of all human-made landmarks, the Great Pyramid, was built. Immersing the reader in the Egypt of the past, Romer examines and challenges the long-held theories about what archaeological finds mean and what stories they tell about how the Egyptians lived. More than just an account of one of the most fascinating periods of history, this engrossing book asks readers to take a step back and question what they've learned about Egypt in the past. Fans of Stacy Schiff's Cleopatra and history buffs will be captivated by this re-telling of Egyptian history, written by one of the top Egyptologists in the world.



Voices from Ancient Egypt

Author : R. B. Parkinson

Publisher :

Page : 168 pages

File Size : 28,24 MB

Release : 1991

Category : History

ISBN :

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Voices from Ancient Egypt is an anthology presenting translations of sixty documents from a golden age of ancient Egyptian culture (c. 2081 - 1600 BC). The documents illustrate all aspects of life and the place of literacy in an early civilisation. The 'voices' range from the high formal literature of religious rituals and royal monuments to the hurried requests of the bureaucrats and the jokes of harrassed workmen. They tell a tale not only of the intellectual beliefs of the elite, but of family feuds, love and murder, as well as the pastoral dreams of a society trying to attain its vision of absolute order in a chaotic universe. This volume is a reissue of the valuable introduction to ancient Egyptian literature, first published in 1991.



Greco-Egyptian Interactions

Author : Ian Rutherford

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 408 pages

File Size : 13,40 MB

Release : 2016

Category : History

ISBN : 0199656126

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Contact and interaction between Greek and Egyptian culture can be traced in different forms over more than a millennium: from the sixth century BC, when Greeks visited Egypt for the sake of tourism or trade, through to the Hellenistic period, when Egypt was ruled by the Macedonian-Greek Ptolemaic dynasty who encouraged a mixed Greek and Egyptian culture, and even more intensely in the Roman Empire, when Egypt came to be increasingly seen as a place of wonder and a source of magic and mystery. This volume addresses the historical interaction between the ancient Greek and Egyptian civilizations in these periods, focusing in particular on literature and textual culture. Comprising fourteen chapters written by experts in the field, each contribution examines such cultural interaction in some form, whether influence between the two cultures, or the emergence of bicultural and mixed phenomena within Egypt. A number of the chapters draw on newly discovered Egyptian texts, such as the Book of Thoth and the Book of the Temple, and among the wide range of topics covered are religion (such as prophecy, hymns, and magic), philosophy, historiography, romance, and translation.