02368cam a22003133u 4500 12255 UtSlPG 20260610133307.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Reisner, George Andrew, 1867-1942 The Egyptian Conception of Immortality : The Ingersoll Lecture, 1911 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-05-01 E-text prepared by Aaron G. Wells "The Egyptian Conception of Immortality" by George Andrew Reisner is a scholarly publication written during the early 20th century. This book analyzes the ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding immortality, examining how these ideas evolved from primitive burial customs to more complex theories involving deities like Osiris. Through the use of archaeological findings and funerary texts, Reisner explores the deep-rooted cultural practices and religious beliefs that shaped the Egyptian understanding of life after death. In this comprehensive study, Reisner presents a detailed account of the various stages of Egyptian beliefs regarding immortality throughout history, from the simple customs of pre-dynastic societies to the elaborate burial practices of the Middle and New Empires. He explains that the Egyptians believed the spirit possessed a distinct identity that persevered beyond death, continuing to have desires and needs akin to earthly existence. The author highlights how the Osiris myth served as a transformative narrative that elevated the tomb practices associated with royalty to include more common people over time, thus illustrating a gradual democratization of beliefs in the afterlife. Ultimately, the book offers insights into how these religious beliefs were intertwined with social hierarchies and the evolving dynamics of power in ancient Egypt. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Immortality Eschatology, Egyptian https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12255 53673 53673