The Ancient Egyptian Doctrine of the Immortality of the Soul (1895)

Alfred Wiedemann

The Ancient Egyptian Doctrine of the Immortality of the Soul (1895)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 April 2009
Pages
80
ISBN
9781104381578

The Ancient Egyptian Doctrine of the Immortality of the Soul (1895)

Alfred Wiedemann

The Ancient Egyptian Doctrine Of The Immortality Of The Soul is a book written by Alfred Wiedemann in 1895. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient Egyptian belief in the immortality of the soul. Wiedemann examines the various aspects of this belief system, including the concept of the afterlife, the role of the gods, and the rituals and practices associated with death and burial.The book begins with an overview of the ancient Egyptian religion and its various deities. Wiedemann then delves into the concept of the soul and its importance in the afterlife. He explores the different types of souls recognized by the ancient Egyptians, including the ka, the ba, and the akh.Wiedemann also discusses the role of mummification in ancient Egyptian burial practices and the importance of preserving the body for the afterlife. He examines the various funerary texts and spells used in the burial process, including the Book of the Dead.Throughout the book, Wiedemann draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient Egyptian texts, archaeological evidence, and the writings of Greek and Roman authors who were familiar with the Egyptian religion.Overall, The Ancient Egyptian Doctrine Of The Immortality Of The Soul provides a fascinating insight into one of the most enduring beliefs of ancient Egyptian culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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