In: Journal of Ancient Near Eastern History, 8 (2021), Nr. 1-2. pp. 73-90. ISSN 2328-9554 (Druck-Ausg.); 2328-9562 (Online-Ausg.)
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Abstract
This study focuses on literary and sub-literary texts which present Egyptian scholars. I first look at outsider’s views (like the church-father Clement of Alexandria), borderline views (like the Egyptian priest Chairemon), and insider’s views. For the latter examination, two compositions are studied in more detail. The first is the Book of the Temple, which is a manual of the ideal Egyptian temple, including sections about the duties of several of its intellectual specialists. The second is the Ritual for Entering the Chamber of Darkness, which is a difficult text about the initiation to arcane religious knowledge and the mysteries of writing.
| Document type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Ancient Near Eastern History |
| Volume: | 8 |
| Number: | 1-2 |
| Publisher: | de Gruyter |
| Place of Publication: | Berlin ; Munich ; Boston |
| Edition: | Zweitveröffentlichung |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Jan 2023 08:12 |
| Date: | 2021 |
| ISSN: | 2328-9554 (Druck-Ausg.); 2328-9562 (Online-Ausg.) |
| Page Range: | pp. 73-90 |
| Faculties / Institutes: | Philosophische Fakultät > Ägyptologisches Institut |
| DDC-classification: | 290 Other and comparative religions 930 History of ancient world |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Egypt, Late Period, Priests, Book of the Temple, Ritual for Entering the Chamber of Darkness, Clement of Alexandria, Chairemon |
| Additional Information: | Dieser Beitrag ist aufgrund einer (DFG-geförderten) Allianz bzw. Nationallizenz frei zugänglich. *** This publication is freely accessible due to an Alliance licence and a national licence (funded by the DFG, German Research Foundation) respectively. |
