The Priests of Ancient Egypt by Serge Sauneron
Using as his sources the Egyptian texts and the testimony of classical authors, Serge Sauneron illuminates the role of the priesthood in Ancient Egypt.
"Lorton's new translation fills a substantial need for students of Egyptian religionThe book is aimed at non-specialists as well as students and is written in a highly accessible style."—Denise M. Doxey, Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Religious Studies Review, Vol. 27, No. 3, July 2001
"This 1957 classic originally written in French is finally made available in English, thanks to David Lorton's excellent translation. Widely illustrated in black and white, this book should be recommended reading for everyone."—Frankie's Bibliography of Ancient Egypt.
"This 1957 classic originally written in French is finally made available in English, thanks to David Lorton's excellent translation. Widely illustrated in black and white, this book should be recommended reading for everyone."—Frankie's Bibliography of Ancient Egypt.
The late Serge Sauneron was director of the Institut Français d'Archéologie in Cairo and the author of many works on Ancient Egypt. The Egyptologist David Lorton has translated several previous Cornell books, including History of Ancient Egypt: An Introduction by Erik Hornung. He lives in Baltimore. Jean-Pierre Corteggiani is the author of The Egypt of the Pharaohs at the Cairo Museum.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801486548 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801486548 |
| Title | The Priests of Ancient Egypt |
| Author | Serge Sauneron |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornell University Press |
| Year published | 2000-05-25 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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