Akhenaten and the origins of monotheism / James K. Hoffmeier.
Akhenaten and the origins of monotheism / James K. Hoffmeier.
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New York, NY Oxford University Press, [2015]
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G 2016/2382
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English
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xvi, 293 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
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text
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unmediated
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volume
Contents
When the sun ruled Egypt -- Far frontiers : sky and sun together -- The dawn of the Amarna period -- The domain of Aten : the temples of Aten at Karnak -- Finding Aten and founding Akhet-aten -- Aten alone -- Is Atenism monotheism? -- The hymns to Aten : a monotheistic manifesto -- The influence of...
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New York, NY Oxford University Press, [2015]
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New York (State)
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[2015]
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Pharaoh Akhenaten, who reigned for seventeen years in the fourteenth century B.C.E, is one of the most intriguing rulers of ancient Egypt. His odd appearance and his preoccupation with worshiping the sun disc Aten have stimulated academic discussion and controversy for more than a century. Despite the numerous books and articles about this enigmati...
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Akhenaten and the origins of monotheism / James K. Hoffmeier.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-287) and indexes.
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G 2016/2382
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74VKVpE0zpod
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVpE0zpod
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0199792089
9780199792085
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299.31
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991023986819002626
