Egyptian Conception of Immortality: The Ingersoll Lecture of 1911

""The Egyptian Conception of Immortality"" is a book written by George Andrew Reisner, originally delivered as the Ingersoll Lecture in 1911. The book explores the ancient Egyptian belief in immortality, examining the religious and cultural practices surrounding death and the afterlife. Reisner delves into the various rituals and ceremonies associated with death, including mummification and tomb building, and discusses the importance of the pharaohs and their role in the afterlife. He also examines the Egyptian concept of the soul and its journey through the underworld, as well as the role of magic and spells in ensuring a successful afterlife. This book provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the ancient Egyptian belief system and its enduring impact on culture and religion.1912. Sources of the Material; The Ideas of the Primitive Race; The Early Dynastic Period; The Old Empire; The Middle Empire; The New Empire; The Ptolemic-Roman Period; Summary.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.