Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Egyptian Scriptures Interpreted through the Language of Symbolism Present in all Inspired Writings"" by G.A. Gaskell is a comprehensive study of the ancient Egyptian religion and its scriptures. The author explores the symbolism present in these scriptures and how it can be interpreted to gain a deeper understanding of the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians.The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of Egyptian religion, including the creation story, the role of the gods and goddesses, and the afterlife. Gaskell draws on a wide range of sources, including hieroglyphic texts, tomb paintings, and temple inscriptions, to support his interpretations.Throughout the book, Gaskell emphasizes the importance of symbolism in understanding Egyptian religion. He argues that the ancient Egyptians used symbols to convey complex ideas and concepts, and that these symbols can be deciphered to reveal hidden meanings.Overall, ""Egyptian Scriptures Interpreted through the Language of Symbolism Present in all Inspired Writings"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion and its scriptures. With its detailed analysis of symbolism and its clear writing style, the book is accessible to both scholars and general readers.This volume giving interpretations of certain scriptures of ancient Egypt, is the third of a series of small books explaining the undermeanings of various sacred writings in the literature of different nations of the world. Contents: Story of Isis and Osiris; Legend of the Winged Sun Disk; Chapters of the Book of the Dead; Tale of the Two Brothers; Story of Si Osiri; Tuat or Underworld; Birth and Death of Osiris; Resurrection and Ascension of Osiris; Judgment of the Deceased. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
