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Gods and Men in Egypt: 3000 BCE to 395 CE,Used
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In their wideranging interpretation of the religion of ancient Egypt, Franoise Dunand and Christiane ZivieCoche explore how, over a period of roughly 3500 years, the Egyptians conceptualized their relations with the gods. Drawing on the insights of anthropology, the authors discuss such topics as the identities, images, and functions of the gods; rituals and liturgies; personal forms of piety expressing humanity's need to establish a direct relation with the divine; and the afterlife, a central feature of Egyptian religion. That religion, the authors assert, was characterized by the remarkable continuity of its ritual practices and the ideas of which they were an expression.Throughout, Dunand and ZivieCoche take advantage of the most recent archaeological discoveries and scholarship. Gods and Men in Egypt is unique in its coverage of Egyptian religious expression in the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. Written with nonspecialist readers in mind, it is largely concerned with the continuation of Egypt's traditional religion in these periods, but it also includes fascinating accounts of Judaism in Egypt and the appearance and spread of Christianity there.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Gods and Men in Egypt: 3000 BCE to 395 CE'? A: The book explores the religion of ancient Egypt over approximately 3500 years, discussing the Egyptians' conceptualizations of their relations with the gods, rituals, personal piety, and the afterlife.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Françoise Dunand and Christiane Zivie-Coche.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book comes in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: When was 'Gods and Men in Egypt' published? A: The book was published on February 15, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-specialist readers? A: Yes, the book is written with non-specialist readers in mind, making it accessible to a broader audience.
- Q: Does the book cover Christianity and Judaism in Egypt? A: Yes, it includes accounts of Judaism and the appearance and spread of Christianity in Egypt.
- Q: What unique aspects does this book cover regarding Egyptian religion? A: The book provides unique coverage of Egyptian religious expression during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.
- Q: What key themes are discussed in this book? A: Key themes include the identities and functions of the gods, rituals, personal expressions of piety, and the continuity of religious practices across centuries.