It takes the average reader 1 hour and 10 minutes to read The Religion of Ancient Egypt by Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
"Before we can understand what were the relations between man and the gods we must first notice the conceptions of the nature of man. In the prehistoric days of Egypt the position and direction of the body was always the same in every burial, offerings of food and drink were placed by it, figures of servants, furniture, even games, were included in the grave. It must be concluded therefore that it was a belief in immortality which gave rise to such a detailed ritual of the dead." I. THE NATURE OF GODS II. THE NATURE OF MAN III. THE FUTURE LIFE IV. ANIMAL WORSHIP V. THE GROUPS OF GODS. ANIMAL-HEADED GODS VI. THE HUMAN GODS VII. THE COSMIC GODS VIII. THE ABSTRACT GODS IX. THE FOREIGN GODS X. THE COSMOGONY XI. THE RITUAL AND PRIESTHOOD XII. THE SACRED BOOKS XIII. PRIVATE WORSHIP XIV. EGYPTIAN ETHICS XV. THE INFLUENCE OF EGYPT Religion of Ancient Egypt is a detailed and easy-to-read guide on the gods and beliefs in Egyptian mythology. First published in 1908, this educational book describes the types of gods and worship in Egyptian religion, the nature of gods and man, the concept of future life, private and ritual worship, cosmogony, and the influence of Egypt. An informative and descriptive guide, this book will intrigue anyone interested in ancient Egyptian gods and religion.
The Religion of Ancient Egypt by Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie is 68 pages long, and a total of 17,544 words.
This makes it 23% the length of the average book. It also has 21% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 35 minutes to read The Religion of Ancient Egypt aloud.
The Religion of Ancient Egypt is suitable for students ages 8 and up.
Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.
When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.
The Religion of Ancient Egypt by Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.
To buy The Religion of Ancient Egypt by Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie on Amazon click the button below.
Buy The Religion of Ancient Egypt on Amazon