Conceptions of God in Ancient Egypt, the One and the Many.
Ithaca NY: Cornell Uiversity Press, 1990. Third Printing. Hardcover. Octavo. 296pp. Red cloth with black titling to scarlet spine panel, b&w illustrations, Abbreviations and Bibliography, Sources for Figures, Sources of Gods, Index. This copy from the library of British artist, writer and musician DAVID TIBET (founder of the music group Current 93) with his OWNERSHIP SIGNATURE in pencil on the verso of the half-title page. From the publisher: "Osiris, Horus, Isis, Thoth, Anubis - the many strange and compelling figures of the Egyptian gods and goddesses seem to possess endless fascination. The renowned Egyptologist Erik Hornung here studies the ancient Egyptians' conceptions of god, basing his account on a thorough reappraisal of the primary sources. His book is the most extensive exploration yet undertaken of the nature of Egyptian religion. A work of extraordinary distinction, Hornung’s book will appeal to anyone interested in ancient Egypt, in ancient religion, and in the history of religion, as well as students and scholars of ancient history, anthropology, and archaeology. Sensitively translated by John Baines." Just a hint of shelfwear, hint of bruising and rubbing to corners and spine ends, else a tight, VG+ copy (lacks dust jacket). Item #68458
ISBN: 0801412234
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