E026217 Limestone Osiris figure – Side, Ancient Civilisations, near Alexandria, Egypt, North Africa [Nicholson Museum Number AML159] Image: Nicholson Museum © Nicholson Museum Religion Throughout Egypt’s history beliefs and practices were constantly changing though the themes of fertility, rebirth, death and resurrection generally remained constant. The ancient Egyptians had a tendency to merge new beliefs […]
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The emergence of law in ancient Egypt: The role of Maat – NJ van Blerk 5*
Lecturer, LLB, MA, D Litt & Phil; Department of Biblical and Ancient Studies, University of South Africa ABSTRACT In this article, the emergence of ancient Egyptian law out of religion and specifically arising from the concept of maat is discussed, as well as the important role played by religion, and specifically maat, in the ancient […]