| Author |
Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry), 1845-1933 |
| Title |
The religions of ancient Egypt and Babylonia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia" by A. H. Sayce is a scholarly work that serves as a series of lectures on the religious beliefs and practices of these ancient civilizations, delivered in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the conception of the divine within the frameworks of ancient Egyptian and Babylonian religion, addressing both their similarities and differences. The opening of the work begins with a preface outlining the challenges associated with studying ancient religions, particularly due to the fragmentary nature of the evidence available from archaeological finds and ancient texts. Sayce reflects on the richness of religious practices in both civilizations while acknowledging the complexities inherent in reconstructing their beliefs. He emphasizes the need to approach these ancient religions with an understanding of their distinct contexts, asserting that modern interpretations must not impose contemporary beliefs onto the past. The introductory section sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the themes of divinity, morality, and the afterlife in the subsequent lectures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
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| Subject |
Assyro-Babylonian religion
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| Subject |
Egypt -- Religion
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35856 |
| Release Date |
Apr 12, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 16, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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