Egyptian Religion

Harmonized by from Various Versions of the Mythos. "The Egyptian Creation Epic." Theology WebSite: Etext Index: Egyptian Myth: The Creation Epic. Accessed October 03, 2016.

This shows insight on what gods and goddess the egyptians believed it and how it all began. It shows us insight on what imagery the egyptians used to describe their gods. It gives us a great story that starts from the beginning and then until human beings were created.

Egyptian Book of the Dead. "Hymn to Ra." Accessed October 03, 2016. http://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/ancient/ra-ani.asp.

This source shows us other ways the egyptians worshipped their gods. It is beautiful poetry, and shows some of the art and culture of the time. I think those things are an important aspect in examining egyptian religion. This source is from the Egyptian Book of the Dead which I find to be a reliable source.

Coffin Texts 74. "A Spell for the Revival of Osiris." A Spell for the Revival of Osiris. Accessed October 03, 2016. http://www.mircea-eliade.com/from-primitives-to-zen/104.html.

This source shows perhaps what Egyptian rituals were like. This passage is a spell to revive Osiris. This passage is from the Coffin Texts 74 and I believe it to be a reliable source.

Ritner, Robert Kriech. The Mechanics of Ancient Egyptian Magical Practice. Chicago, IL: Oriental Institute of University of Chicago, 1993.

This source shows us more insight on the "magic" in Egyptian religion, such as casting spells. I think this source will be useful in provided more in depth information into the magic behind Egyptian religion.

Allen, James P. Genesis in Egypt: The Philosophy of Ancient Egyptian Creation Accounts. New Haven, CT: Yale Egyptological Seminar, Dept. of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Graduate School, Yale University, 1988.

This book brings in Egyptian philosophy behind the creation accounts. It also uses primary resources throughout the book. It goes into great detail about the philosophical aspects behind the creating accounts.

Frankfort, Henri. Ancient Egyptian Religion, an Interpretation. New York: Harper, 1961.

This book has a nice section over the Egyptian Gods. It has information about the gods and their symbols. It also has a chapter on Egyptian way of life, which includes the absence of the concept of sin. I like this source because has relevant information on multiple aspects of ancient egyptian religion.