Publisher's Synopsis
Egyptian Mythology and Egyptian Christianity is a book written by Samuel Sharpe that explores the connections between ancient Egyptian mythology and the development of Christianity in Egypt. The book delves into the history of Egypt, its religion, and its culture, and how these factors influenced the early Christian church. Sharpe provides a detailed analysis of the similarities and differences between the two belief systems, including the role of gods, the concept of the afterlife, and the use of symbolism. He also examines the impact of Egyptian culture on the Christian church, such as the use of Coptic language and the influence of Egyptian art on Christian iconography. This book is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between two of the world's most fascinating belief systems.With Their Influence on the Opinions of Modern Christendom. �������When Christians shall at length acknowledge that many of those doctrines, which together now make up orthodoxy, or the religion of the majority, as distinguished from the simple religion which Jesus taught and practised; when they shall acknowledge that many of them are so many sad and lamentable errors; then, and not till then, will they seek to know their origin, and enquire from which of the several branches of Paganism they sprung. They will then see that most of the so-called Christian doctrines, that have no place in the New Testament, reached Europe from Egypt, through Alexandria.������� Contents: Religion of Upper Egypt; Religion of Lower Egypt; Religion Under the Persian Conquerors; Religion Under the Ptolemies; Religion Under the Romans; Christianity Under the Roman Emperors; Christianity Under the Byzantine Emperors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
