02382cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000140011324500990012726400510022630000470027733600260032433700260035033800360037650000310041250800260044352013220046953400450179165300430183665300340187970000120191370000590192585600430198499900170202730508UtSlPG20260610133709.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPJ1 aPtahhotep14aThe Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni :bThe Oldest Books in the World 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-11-20  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni" by Ptahhotep et al. is a collection of ancient Egyptian didactic texts, considered among the oldest books in the world, written during the early 3rd millennium BC. This work serves as a compilation of moral aphorisms and practical advice on various aspects of life, showcasing the values and social norms of ancient Egyptian society. The texts are part of the broader genre of wisdom literature, focusing on themes of ethics, conduct, and interpersonal relations.  The book is divided into two main parts: first, "The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep," which offers practical wisdom on a wide range of topics, including humility, kindness, and the importance of good speech. It emphasizes the value of learning and respectful communication, advising readers to be gracious and just in their interactions. The second part, "The Instruction of Ke'Gemni," focuses more on the proper conduct at social gatherings and the importance of restraint and moderation in personal behavior. Together, these texts not only reflect the moral teachings of their time but also provide insights into the cultural priorities of ancient Egypt, highlighting universal themes of human behavior and ethics that resonate through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConduct of life -- Early works to 1800  aMaxims -- Early works to 18001 aKagemna1 aGunn, Battiscombe G.q(Battiscombe George),d1883-195040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30508  c71354d71354