The Egyptian Conception of Immortality

""The Egyptian Conception of Immortality: The Ingersoll Lecture of 1911"" by George Andrew Reisner is a scholarly work that explores the ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife and the concept of immortality. The book is based on Reisner's Ingersoll Lecture, which he delivered at Harvard University in 1911. Reisner examines the Egyptian belief in the soul and its journey after death, including the process of mummification and the importance of funerary rituals. He also discusses the role of the gods in the afterlife and the various myths and legends surrounding death and resurrection. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Egyptian conception of immortality, drawing on a wide range of sources including hieroglyphic texts, tomb inscriptions, and archaeological evidence. Reisner's analysis is both detailed and accessible, making it an important resource for scholars and anyone interested in ancient Egyptian culture and religion. Overall, ""The Egyptian Conception of Immortality"" is a fascinating and informative study of one of the most enduring beliefs in human history. It offers a unique insight into the ancient Egyptian worldview and the ways in which they sought to understand the mysteries of life and death.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.