CEEG 0902 - Ancient Egyptian Religion and Magic

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Brown University

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Description:

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian religion and magic. We will carefully investigate the Egyptian pantheon as well as the cosmology, cosmogony, personal religion, funerary beliefs, and concepts of the self throughout ancient Egyptian history. We will analyze artistic and archaeological evidence, such as pyramids, mummies, sarcophagi, temple and tomb architecture and decoration, and statues of the gods and goddesses in an attempt to understand the complex and fascinating religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians through material culture and textual evidence. We will also discuss the end of the ancient Egyptian religion and the emergence of Coptic Christianity, and will read excerpts from the Gnostic gospels and ancient Egyptian religious texts in translation.

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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