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Maat Revealed, Philosophy of Justice in Ancient Egypt

Author : Anna Mancini
Publisher : BUENOS BOOKS AMERICA LLC
ISBN 13 : 193284810X
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (328 download)

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Download or read book Maat Revealed, Philosophy of Justice in Ancient Egypt written by Anna Mancini and published by BUENOS BOOKS AMERICA LLC. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Categories: Egyptology, philosophy of law, history of religions Unlike ancient Rome, Egypt did not transmit any legal system to us, but rather an idea of justice our modern minds can hardly understand. In the ancient Egyptian world, almost all the texts and inscriptions speak of justice. All the texts of wisdom teach that one has to conform to Maat, an obscure and omnipresent concept that Egyptologists have translated into the expression "Goddess of Truth and Justice." Egyptian justice is so different from ours that Egyptologists and historians of religions believe they have not yet fully understood its meaning. They regret this fact because understanding Maat would be a gateway to a deeper understanding of the ancient Egyptian world. As for lawyers, they have limited themselves to the Greco-Roman sources on the philosophy of Justice and the discoveries of Egyptologists in this philosophical field remain thoroughly ignored. Thanks to her experience in ancient history of law and her ability to understand ancient symbols, the author provides Egyptology with the missing pieces that were needed to form a coherent image of Maat. Once revealed, Maat sheds a new and unexpected light on the whole of Egyptian civilization. As a bridge between traditionally separate fields of academic research, this book is a useful and groundbreaking contribution to Egyptology, the history of religions and the modern philosophy of law.

Ma'at. Story of Justice in ancient Egypt

Author : Mostafa Shaker
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3668638659
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (686 download)

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Download or read book Ma'at. Story of Justice in ancient Egypt written by Mostafa Shaker and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diploma Thesis from the year 2018 in the subject Egyptology, University of Heidelberg (institut von Aegyptologie), language: English, abstract: Egyptian society was founded on the concept of ma‛at. Ma‛at regulated the seasons, the movement of the stars, and relations between man and the gods; it was a golden thread running through their ideas about the universe and their code of ethics; it formed the basis of their thinking and especially of the way they approached justice and law. Ma‛at related to activities of human life and the cosmos in general. After its creation by the sun god Re, ma‛at ordered the universe. Since the pharaoh was a living god, ruling by divine right, he was the supreme judge and lawgiver. As Re’s representative on earth, he was responsible for the preservation of ma‛at and was the nexus between ma‛at and the law (hp). Ma‛at had a religious, ethical, and moral connection, since it was the guiding principle for all aspects of life and represented the values that all people sought. Ma'at is an idea, invented by the king, and believed by the whole world

Ma'at

Author : Mostafa Shaker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783330976177
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (761 download)

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Download or read book Ma'at written by Mostafa Shaker and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Book of the Dead

Author : Sir Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of the Dead written by Sir Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Law in Ancient Egypt

Author : Russ VerSteeg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Law in Ancient Egypt written by Russ VerSteeg and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Law in Ancient Egypt examines the legal philosophy, legal institutions, and laws of the ancient Egyptians. Ancient documents, accounts, and literature provide the basis for a wide perspective of law and the Egyptian legal system. VerSteeg delineates and analyzes the elements of Egyptian law, explaining how social, religious, cultural, and political forces shaped both the procedural and substantive aspects of law. Part I considers the theory of justice in ancient Egypt, exploring the role of law in society. Part I also traces the development of the judicial system distinguishing the various types of judges, courts, and procedures that were employed to make justice available to all. Part II reconstructs the substantive laws of the ancient Egyptians, including chapters detailing property, family law, inheritance and succession, tort and criminal law, contracts, and status. Land records, wills, sales documents, court chronicles, works of ancient fiction, and accounts of ancient trials illustrate the sophisticated, often subtle, and complex nature of law in ancient Egypt. This study provides an introduction to law in ancient Egypt. It is the first comprehensive overview of the subject written from the perspective of someone trained as an American lawyer who is also sufficiently familiar with the discipline of Egyptology. The book will be of interest to Egyptologists, legal historians, law students, and educated non-specialists who are interested in the interaction of law, history, and ancient culture.

Death and Burial in Ancient Egypt

Author : Salima Ikram
Publisher : American University in Cairo Press
ISBN 13 : 1649031491
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Death and Burial in Ancient Egypt written by Salima Ikram and published by American University in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Book Riot 100 Must-Read Book on Ancient History Death, burial, and the afterlife were as important to the ancient Egyptians as how they lived. This well-illustrated book explores all aspects of death in ancient Egypt, including beliefs of the afterlife, mummification, the protection of the body, tombs and their construction and decoration, funerary goods, and the funeral itself. It also addresses the relationship between the living and the dead, and the magico-religious interaction of these two in ancient Egyptian culture. Salima Ikram's own experience with experimental mummification and funerary archaeology lends the book many completely original and provocative insights. In addition, a full survey of current development in the field makes this a unique book that combines all aspects of death and burial in ancient Egypt into one volume.

'Maat', Morals and Justice in Ancient Egypt

Author : Beth Louise Asbury
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book 'Maat', Morals and Justice in Ancient Egypt written by Beth Louise Asbury and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Maat, the Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt

Author : Maulana Karenga
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415947534
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (475 download)

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Download or read book Maat, the Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt written by Maulana Karenga and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

An Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Laws and Punishments

Author : B A Atkinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781914195358
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Laws and Punishments written by B A Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Egyptians were ruled by a pharaoh whose word was law and it was the law of Maat whom all Ancient Egyptians lived by, including pharaoh. Maat's laws were quite simple and very much inline with the ten commandments. For instance, do not lie but be truthful in words and deeds, be a moral person, do not steal, but the worst offence is murder and desecration of a pharaohs tomb. The book contains various stories of suspected murder, actual crimes which were committed, the people who were suspected of the offences and in some cases, the punishment or punishments which were meted out to them. These crimes and punishments are evident in texts, court manuscripts and other sources, some of which have been used in this book. As with numerous religions, ancient Egyptians believed in an afterlife. But to enable a person to enter eternity, they must pass the test of the weighing of the heart in the Hall of Judgement also known as the Hall of Truth. Many of the Gods and Goddesses were identified by their headdress, crowns etc, and Maat was identified by the feather on her head, and like her sister Isis, by the wings on each arm. It was this feather, weighed against a persons heart which decided whether or not the deceased had led a good life enabling them to enjoy an afterlife. This book would be helpful to any student of Egyptology.

Maat

Author : Sebastian Berg
Publisher : Creek Ridge Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maat written by Sebastian Berg and published by Creek Ridge Publishing. This book was released on with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to learn more about the Egyptian goddess Maat and her enduring legacy? Have you ever wondered what principles she stood for and how her impact can still be felt today? An ancient Egyptian deity, Maat was the symbol of order and cosmic harmony that kept the universe running smoothly. In the culture of Ancient Egypt, she was viewed as a significant part of the world-making creation process and lauded for her strength in upholding social balance and justice. Her legacy lives on to this day, setting an example of fairness and righteousness that all civilizations should strive towards. Maat is an incredible female figure whose wisdom continues to teach us crucial values even thousands of years after her existence in Ancient Egypt. Maat held an impressive role in ancient Egypt, as evidenced by her presence in artwork from tombs to temples. She was considered so imperative for keeping the country at peace that even her image would bring a sense of harmony. People viewed balance and justice as essential values, prerequisites to living in a safe and tranquil nation, and looked to Maat to make sure they were upheld. Even when the lands were filled with evidence of unrest, the importance of Maat was never forgotten.

Ma'at

Author : Virginia Loh-Hagan
Publisher : 45th Parallel Press
ISBN 13 : 9781534150645
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Ma'at written by Virginia Loh-Hagan and published by 45th Parallel Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about Ma'at, the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, law and order, balance and harmony.

Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt

Author : Margaret Bunson
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438109970
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt written by Margaret Bunson and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An A-Z reference providing concise and accessible information on Ancient Egypt from its predynastic cultures to the suicide of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony in the face of the Roman conquest. Annotation. Bunson (an author of reference works) has revised her 1991 reference (which is appropriate for high school and public libraries) to span Egypt's history from the predynastic period to the Roman conquest. The encyclopedia includes entries for people, sites, events, and concepts as well as featuring lengthy entries or inset boxes on major topics such as deities, animals, and the military. A plan and photograph are included for each of the major architectural sites.

Ma'at

Author : Virginia Loh-Hagan
Publisher : Cherry Lake
ISBN 13 : 153414921X
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book Ma'at written by Virginia Loh-Hagan and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ma'at in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth and justice. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.

Death and Salvation in Ancient Egypt

Author : Jan Assmann
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 0801464862
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Death and Salvation in Ancient Egypt written by Jan Assmann and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2011-11-14 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Human beings," the acclaimed Egyptologist Jan Assmann writes, "are the animals that have to live with the knowledge of their death, and culture is the world they create so they can live with that knowledge." In his new book, Assmann explores images of death and of death rites in ancient Egypt to provide startling new insights into the particular character of the civilization as a whole. Drawing on the unfamiliar genre of the death liturgy, he arrives at a remarkably comprehensive view of the religion of death in ancient Egypt. Assmann describes in detail nine different images of death: death as the body being torn apart, as social isolation, the notion of the court of the dead, the dead body, the mummy, the soul and ancestral spirit of the dead, death as separation and transition, as homecoming, and as secret. Death and Salvation in Ancient Egypt also includes a fascinating discussion of rites that reflect beliefs about death through language and ritual.

Ancient Legal Thought

Author : Larry May
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781108484107
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (841 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Legal Thought written by Larry May and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nearly four thousand years ago, kings in various ancient societies, especially in Mesopotamia (contemporary Iraq), faced a crisis of major proportions. Large portions of the population were horribly in debt, many being forced to sell themselves or their children into slavery to pay off their debts. The laws and customs seemed to support the commercial practices that allowed lenders to charge 20%-30% interest, and the law protected the lenders and gave no recourse for the indebted. Strict justice called for the creditors to receive what they were due. But another legal concept, the emerging idea of equity, seemed to call for a different result - the use of law as a vehicle to free people from economic oppression. Debt relief edicts were instituted - "clean-slate laws" as they were known - and are of obvious relevance today as well where crushing debt is a major issue underlying social inequality"--

Egyptian Gods & Goddesses

Author : Johnathan Deaver
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1622751558
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (227 download)

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Download or read book Egyptian Gods & Goddesses written by Johnathan Deaver and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1900-01-01 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gods and goddesses—in human, animal, and other forms—were central to the ancient Egyptian way of life. Identified with the natural world, daily living, and the afterlife, they maintained order and prevented chaos from permeating the human world. The figures documented in ancient hieroglyphics are given dimension in this absorbing volume, which examines the characteristics and significance of many of the Egyptian gods and goddesses and also looks at related topics such as ancient symbols and the influence of Egyptian mythology on other cultures and belief systems.

Egyptian Legends and Stories

Author : Marjory Veronica Seton-Williams
Publisher : Stacey International Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Egyptian Legends and Stories written by Marjory Veronica Seton-Williams and published by Stacey International Publishers. This book was released on 1988 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Egypt has a rich tradition of stories and proverbs, recorded by scribes. This book raises these stories from the dust, and presents obscure ancient texts in a readable form. The selections date from the Old Kingdom to medieval times, the majority being based on religious themes. There are many surprising new texts here, but some of the themes seem familiar: the creation myth of Memphis theology is similar to the bible while 'The Capture of Joppa' is an older version of 'Ali Baba'.