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""The Egyptian Conception of Immortality: The Ingersoll Lecture of 1911"" is a scholarly work written by George Andrew Reisner. The book explores the ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife and immortality, which was a central aspect of their culture and religion. Reisner examines the various funerary practices and rituals that the Egyptians employed to ensure that the deceased would have a successful transition into the afterlife. He also delves into the complex mythology and symbolism that surrounded the concept of immortality, including the role of the gods and the importance of the Book of the Dead. Through his analysis, Reisner provides insight into the profound influence that the Egyptian belief in immortality had on their society and culture. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion and culture.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

First published in 1863, this vintage book contains a fascinating treatise on Egyptian mythology and Egyptian Christianity, looking in particular at their influences on modern Christianity. Also included is a the 1911 lecture "The Egyptian Conception of Immortality" by George Andrew Reisner. Samuel Sharpe (1799 - 1881) was an English Unitarian banker. In his spare time, he made substantial contributions to Biblical translation and the field of Egyptology. Contents include: "Founding of the Monarchy", "Accession of Seneferu and End of Archaic Period", "Accession of Unas", "Death of Pepy II and Fall of the Monarchy", "Rise of Feudalism", "Restoration of the Monarchy", "Marriage of Usertesen to Nefert", "Advent of the Hykos", "Expulsion of the Hykos by Aahmes", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

""The Egyptian Conception of Immortality"" is a book written by George Andrew Reisner, originally delivered as the Ingersoll Lecture in 1911. The book explores the ancient Egyptian belief in immortality, examining the religious and cultural practices surrounding death and the afterlife. Reisner delves into the various rituals and ceremonies associated with death, including mummification and tomb building, and discusses the importance of the pharaohs and their role in the afterlife. He also examines the Egyptian concept of the soul and its journey through the underworld, as well as the role of magic and spells in ensuring a successful afterlife. This book provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the ancient Egyptian belief system and its enduring impact on culture and religion.1912. Sources of the Material; The Ideas of the Primitive Race; The Early Dynastic Period; The Old Empire; The Middle Empire; The New Empire; The Ptolemic-Roman Period; Summary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.