Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Cult of Aten, The God and Disk of the Sun, Its Origin, Development and Decline"" is written by E.A. Wallis Budge. This book is a comprehensive study of the cult of Aten, an ancient Egyptian god associated with the sun disk. The author explores the origins of the cult, its development over time, and its eventual decline.The book begins with an introduction to the history of ancient Egypt and the various gods and goddesses worshipped by the Egyptians. The author then focuses on the cult of Aten, which was established by the pharaoh Akhenaten during the 18th dynasty.Budge provides a detailed account of the religious and political reforms initiated by Akhenaten, who sought to replace the traditional polytheistic religion with the worship of Aten as the sole god. The author examines the various aspects of the cult, including its iconography, rituals, and beliefs.The book also delves into the decline of the cult of Aten, which occurred after the death of Akhenaten. Budge discusses the reasons for the decline, including the opposition of the traditional priesthood, the lack of popular support, and the eventual restoration of the traditional religion.Overall, ""The Cult of Aten, The God and Disk of the Sun, Its Origin, Development and Decline"" provides a thorough and informative account of an important aspect of ancient Egyptian religion and history.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tutankhamen Amenism, Atenism and Egyptian Monotheism, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766134474.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.
