The Dwellers on the Nile: The Life, History, Religion and Literature of the Ancient EgyptiansCourier Corporation, 1. jan. 1977 - 326 sider The author begins with a history of ancient Egypt and a list of its kings, and then plunges into the daily life of the people from the cradle to the grave and beyond - their manners and customs, trade and commerce, their literature and religious beliefs. Dr. Budge examines the Egyptian family and school, the furniture, jewelry, food and drink of the household, Egyptian society, Egyptians at work and play, the Egyptian religions and its temples, its numerous gods and priests, Egyptian writing, literature and knowledge of medicine, astrology and alchemy. The book concludes with the Egyptian dead, Heaven and Hell, and the future life. |
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HISTORICAL OUTLINE | 1 |
THE CRY OF THE OPPRESSED IN EGYPT | 18 |
THE EGYPTIAN HOUSE AND ITS FURNITURE | 51 |
PHARAOH AND HIS SUBJECTS | 81 |
THE EGYPTIANS AT WORK | 103 |
EGYPTIAN TEMPLES GODS AND PRIESTS | 144 |
EGYPTIAN WRITING | 172 |
THE WISDOM OF THE EGYPTIANS | 188 |
THE LITERATURE OF THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS | 235 |
THE FUTURE LIFE | 269 |
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THE EGYPTIAN RELIGION | 201 |
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