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OverviewExploring Religion in Ancient Egypt offers a stimulating overview of the study of ancient Egyptian religion by examining research drawn from beyond the customary boundaries of Egyptology and shedding new light on entrenched assumptions.Discusses the evolution of religion in ancient Egypt - a belief system that endured for 3,000 yearsDispels several modern preconceptions about ancient Egyptian religious practicesReveals how people in ancient Egypt struggled to secure well-being in the present life and the afterlife Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen Quirke (University College London, UK)Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell ISBN: 9781118610497ISBN 10: 1118610490 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 01 November 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationStephen 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). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |