Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Wisdom Of Egypt And The Old Testament In The Light Of The Newly Discovered Teachings Of Amen-Em-Ope"" by W. O. E. Oesterley explores the connections between ancient Egyptian wisdom literature and the Old Testament of the Bible. The author draws upon the recently discovered teachings of Amen-Em-Ope, an Egyptian sage from the 14th century BCE, to shed new light on the similarities and differences between the two traditions.The book is divided into several sections, each of which examines a different aspect of the relationship between Egyptian and Hebrew wisdom. The first section provides an overview of Amen-Em-Ope's teachings and their significance for understanding ancient Egyptian thought. The second section delves into the similarities between Egyptian and Hebrew wisdom literature, focusing on themes such as the fear of God, the importance of wisdom, and the nature of the afterlife.The third section of the book explores the differences between the two traditions, particularly in terms of their religious beliefs and practices. The author also discusses the ways in which Egyptian and Hebrew wisdom influenced each other over time, as well as the impact of these traditions on later philosophical and religious movements.Overall, ""Wisdom Of Egypt And The Old Testament In The Light Of The Newly Discovered Teachings Of Amen-Em-Ope"" offers a fascinating exploration of the connections between two of the world's oldest and most influential wisdom traditions. It will be of interest to scholars of religion, philosophy, and history, as well as to anyone interested in the enduring legacy of ancient wisdom.This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.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.
