The Wisdom of the Egyptians: Religion of Ancient Egypt, the Book of the Dead, the Wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus, Egyptian Magic and the Book of Thoth

by Brian (Editor). Brown

Book Description:
Includes the Ptah-Hotep and the Ke'gemini, the Wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus, and the Story of the Book of Thoth.

Table of Contents:

Publisher's Preface; Introduction; The Story Of Egypt; Religion Of Ancient Egypt; The Ptah-hotep And The Ke'gemni: The Oldest Books In The World; The "book Of The Dead"; Hermes Trismegistus; Egyptian Magic; The vision Of Hermes ; The Story Of The Book Of Thoth

Genres: Egypt, History

178 pages, Paperback

Published August 24, 2018

Reviews

[Rob Chappell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This classic text, compiled in the 1920s, is a fine introduction to Egyptian mythology, philosophy, and religion. It contains English translations of selected literary gems from the Land of the Nile, all of which are introduced and commented upon with a view toward edutaining and enlightening lay readers (i.e., non-Egyptologists). The readings from ancient Egypt are fascinating and provide an authentic mirror through which we can understand the ancient Egyptian mindset and worldview.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about ancient Egypt, its secrets and mysteries, and its impact on other cultures -- from antiquity to the present.