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The Role of the Lector in Ancient Egyptian Society
Engelsk Paperback
The Role of the Lector in Ancient Egyptian Society
Engelsk Paperback

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The lector is first attested during the 2nd Dynasty and is subsequently recognised throughout ancient Egypt history. In previous studies the lector is considered to be one of the categories of the ancient Egyptian priesthood. He is perceived to be responsible for the correct performance of rites, to recite invocations during temple and state ritual, and to carry out recitations and perform ritual actions during private apotropaic magic and funerary rites. Previous treatments of the lector have rarely considered the full extent of his activities, either focusing on specific aspects of his work or making general comments about his role. This present study challenges this selective approach and explores his diverse functions in a wide ranging review of the relevant evidence. Why did he accompany state organised military, trading and mining expeditions and what was his role in healing? In the temple sphere he not only executed a variety of ritual actions but he also directed ritual practices. What responsibilities did he fulfil when sitting on legal assemblies, both temple-based and in the community? Activities such as these that encompassed many aspects of ancient Egyptian life are discussed in this volume.
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
176
ISBN-13:
9781784910327
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1784910325
Udg. Dato:
30 nov 2014
Længde:
8mm
Bredde:
210mm
Højde:
297mm
Forlag:
Archaeopress
Oplagsdato:
30 nov 2014
Forfatter(e):
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