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Egyptian Hieroglyphs in the Late Antique Imagination
Throughout the pharaonic period, hieroglyphs served both practical and aesthetic purposes. Carved on stelae, statues, and temple walls, hieroglyphic inscriptions were one of the most prominent and distinctive features of ancient Egyptian visual culture. For both the literate minority of Egyptians and the vast illiterate majority of the population, hieroglyphs possessed a potent symbolic value that went beyond their capacity to render language visible. For nearly three thousand years, the hieroglyphic script remained closely bound to indigenous notions of religious and cultural identity. By the late antique period, literacy in hieroglyphs had been almost entirely lost. However, the monumental...
Discovering New Pasts
"This volume ... commemorates the OI at its centennial. ..."--Page xii.
Journey Through the Afterlife
With contributions from leading scholars and detailed catalog entries that interpret the spells and painted scenes, this fascinating and important work affords a greater understanding of ancient Egyptian belief systems and poignantly reveals the hopes and fears about the world beyond death.
How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs
With the help of Egyptologists Collier and Manley, museum-goers, tourists, and armchair travelers alike can gain a basic knowledge of the language and culture of ancient Egypt. Each chapter introduces a new aspect of hieroglyphic script and encourages acquisition of reading skills with practical exercises. 200 illustrations.
Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
A collection of ancient Egyptian magic spells and road maps to assist individuals through the underworld and into the afterlife.
The Discovery of Witches
In 'The Discovery of Witches' by Matthew Hopkins, the reader is taken on a journey through the Salem Witch Trials, exploring the hysteria and paranoia that gripped the townspeople during this dark period in history. Hopkins presents the events in a riveting narrative style, blending historical facts with vivid descriptions of the witch hunts and trials. The book delves into the complexities of human nature and how fear and ignorance can lead to tragic consequences. It is a compelling read that sheds light on the dangers of superstition and mob mentality. Hopkins' eloquent prose captures the essence of the era, immersing the reader in the harsh realities faced by those accused of witchcraft. ...
Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt
This book is a vivid reconstruction of ancient Egyptian religious rituals that were enacted in temples, tombs, and private homes.
Language Contact, Colonial Administration, and the Construction of Identity in Ancient Israel
"In Language Contact, Colonial Administration, and the Construction of Identity in Ancient Israel, Boyd addresses a long-standing critical issue in biblical scholarship: how does the production of the Bible relate to its larger historical, linguistic, and cultural settings in the ancient Near East? Using theoretical advances in the study of language contact, he examines in detail the sociolinguistic landscape during the Assyrian, Babylonian, and Achaemenid periods. Boyd then places the language and literature of Ezekiel and Isaiah in this sociolinguistic landscape. Language Contact, Colonial Administration, and the Construction of Identity in Ancient Israel offers the first book-length incorporation of language contact theory with data from the Bible. As a result, it allows for a reexamination of the nature of contact between biblical authors and a series of Mesopotamian empires beginning with Assyria."--
Between Heaven and Earth
First published in its English translation during World War II in 1944, the first part of this book is composed of lectures originally delivered (in German) during the pre-war period, whilst the second part of the book represents author Franz Werfel’s present point of view, arriving at the difficult conclusion that “complete human detachment is the first psychological symptom of spirituality...” “The outstanding contribution of this book is its frank rejection of the materialistic philosophy and an emphasis in favor of the spiritual interpretation of life. There are beautiful passages written with characteristic artistry.”—Kirkus Review
The Lamentations of Isis and Nephthys
A definitive collection of the ancient Egyptian liturgy's many textual variants. An ancient Egyptian liturgy, The Lamentations of Isis and Nephthys tells the story of how two sister goddesses resurrected the murdered god Osiris. No single version of the poem exists, and various forms have been discovered for use in both formal religious ceremonies and private funerary services. This edition collects all known copies and variants of the ritual text alongside extensive commentary from two leading scholars.
