Ancient Egyptian Religion

First published in 1952, Ancient Egyptian Religion offers an insightful exploration of the religious practices, beliefs, and deities of ancient Egypt. Written by Jaroslav ¿erný, a distinguished Egyptologist, the book delves into key aspects of Egyptian religion, including the nature of the gods, the relationship between humans and the divine, the structure of cults, the role of foreign deities, and the eventual decline of Egyptian religious practices. This work remains an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the rich and complex spiritual heritage of ancient Egypt.

List of contents

Preface Chronological Table 1. Introduction 2. Character of the Gods 3. Men and the Gods 4. The Cult 5. Egyptian and Foreign Gods: Decline of Egyptian Religion Bibliography Index

Product details

• Authors: Jaroslav Černý
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 30.01.2026
• EAN: 9781041240082
• ISBN: 978-1-041-24008-2
• No. of pages: 162
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Ancient, Religion: general, Ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, Ancient Egyptian religion & mythology