<p>Offers an interpretation of Egyptian thought, which endeavors to uncover the roots of Egyptian religion. Examines Egyptian theology to demonstrate that there existed an underlying belief in a static universe, and how this informed not only religious beliefs, but also Egyptian moral and political
Ancient Egyptian religion, an interpretation
✍ Scribed by Henri Frankfort
- Publisher
- Harper
- Year
- 1961
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 212
- Series
- Harper torchbooks
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
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