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Christian Mummification
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Author : Ken Jeremiah
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-01-10
Christian Mummification written by Ken Jeremiah and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-10 with Social Science categories.
A mention of mummification immediately brings to mind the ancient Egyptians--but the Roman Catholic Church has long used the practice to preserve notable members of its faith. In Italy alone, more than 300 preserved bodies appear on display in churches and cathedrals--the mummified remains of saints, priests, martyrs, and other high-ranking Roman Catholic officials. This study explores the history of Roman Catholic mummification, which continues to this day in the use of New Kingdom Egyptian mummification procedures on popes. It explores various types of mummies, the connections between the Catholic Church and Egyptian religious practices, the treatment of the dead by other faiths, and the veritable cult that has arisen in Italy surrounding the saints whose bodies are preserved. By examining this unusual practice from both scientific and cultural perspectives, the book sheds light on a relatively unstudied aspect of the Roman Catholic faith.
Eternal Remains World Mummification And The Beliefs That Make It Necessary
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Author : Ken Jeremiah
language : en
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
Release Date : 2014-01-14
Eternal Remains World Mummification And The Beliefs That Make It Necessary written by Ken Jeremiah and has been published by First Edition Design Pub. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-14 with Social Science categories.
Eternal Remains: World Mummification and the Beliefs that make it Necessary provides an overview of mummification, but it concentrates on the reasons behind the act. It investigates the justification for preserving dead bodies, and in so doing, probes the true nature of both life and death. Many think of these as two distinct concepts, like day and night, but they are not distinct. Day fades into night, and night then returns to day. There are realms in which night and day merge, such as dusk and dawn. Perhaps the relationship between life and death is similar. After explaining the natural processes of decay and how they are halted, various mummies in different parts of the world are introduced. In the Americas, these include snow- and ice-preserved bodies in Montana and Alaska, and some controversial finds in other states. The Guanajuato mummies in Mexico and the strangely-preserved bodies in San Bernardo, Columbia are also introduced, alongside new translations of modern reactions to such bodies. The mummification techniques of cultures in Central and South America are also delineated, including Incan sacrificial ceremonies and the preservation of Incan kings. Unusual preservations in South America include the Chancay practice of turning the deceased into drums, which were played during special ceremonies, and the Jívaro method of shrinking heads. In addition, Eternal Remains introduces to the English-speaking world the recently discovered world's smallest mummy, Ichiknuna. Chapters about European mummies cover the so-called Frankenstein mummies of Cladh Hallan and fantastically preserved bog bodies, which provide evidence of ancient murders and superstitious customs. The mummies in Ferentillo, a small town north of Rome in the region of Umbria, were strangely preserved by the soil's chemical composition. Eternal Remains contains many pictures of these mummies, which have not been previously published. It also provides new information about what happened to King Tutankhamen's body after it had been embalmed and placed into a sarcophagus, and it explains the amazing discovery of cocaine, nicotine, and hashish in nine different 7,000-year-old Egyptian mummies. Since mainstream historical understanding holds that these substances only existed in the Americas at the time, the discovery is forcing some scholars to consider the possibility of cross-oceanic trade, which would force a historical rewrite. Other controversial finds are likewise presented in this text, including the discovery of advanced, ancient Caucasian bodies in China. This book is one of few in English to cover Buddhist mummification in Tibet and China, and the amazingly self-mummified monks in Japan. Newly translated information about some of these monks, never before published in English, is included in this book, alongside pictures of the monks who engaged in this suicidal practice. Eternal Remains also explains modern methods of conservation. The reasons behind the worldwide desire to mummify are similar, and by investigating the techniques and the underlying beliefs that necessitated the practice, one can more clearly see just what makes us human. This study forces readers to reflect upon the true nature of life and death, and connections are made between the spiritual portion of each individual and other natural phenomena. They are led to ponder the ultimate significance of it all. The final conclusions formed are sure to inspire all, providing a new way to consider death and its relationship to life. Eternal Remains combines a study of mummification with comparative religions, and an analysis of worldwide beliefs about the nature of death. It will open one's eyes to new possibilities concerning human advancement, anomalous archaeological discoveries, and the greatest mysteries of both life and death.
The Recent Archaic Discovery Of Ancient Egyptian Mummies At Thebes
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Author : Sir Erasmus Wilson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1883
The Recent Archaic Discovery Of Ancient Egyptian Mummies At Thebes written by Sir Erasmus Wilson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1883 with Dayr al-Baḥrī Site (Egypt) categories.
The Mummies From Qilakitsoq Eskimos In The 15th Century
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Museum Tusculanum Press
Release Date : 1989
The Mummies From Qilakitsoq Eskimos In The 15th Century written by and has been published by Museum Tusculanum Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with categories.
Mummies And Death In Egypt
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Author : Françoise Dunand
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2006
Mummies And Death In Egypt written by Françoise Dunand and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
"Today, a good century after the first X-rays of mummies, Egyptology has the benefit of all the methods and means at the disposal of forensic medicine. The 'mummy stories' we tell have changed their tone, but they have enjoyed much success, with fantastic scientific and technological results resolving the mysteries of the ancient land of the pharaohs."--from the Foreword Mummies are the things that fascinate us most about ancient Egypt. But what are mummies? How did the Egyptians create them? And why? What became of the people they once were? We are learning more all the time about the cultural processes surrounding mummification and the medical characteristics of ancient Egyptian mummies. In the first part of Mummies and Death in Egypt Françoise Dunand gives an overview of the history of mummification in Egypt from the prehistoric to the Roman period. She thoroughly describes the preparations of the dead (tombs and their furnishings, funerary offerings, ornamentation of the corpse, coffins, and canopic jars), and she includes a separate chapter on the mummification of animals. She links these various practices and behaviors to the religious beliefs of classical Egypt. In the second part of this book, Roger Lichtenberg, a physician and archaeologist, offers a fascinating narrative of his forensic research on mummies, much of it conducted with a portable X-ray machine on archaeological digs. His findings have revealed new information on the ages of the mummified, their causes of death, and the illnesses and injuries they suffered. Together, Dunand and Lichtenberg provide a state-of-the-art account of the science of mummification and its social and religious context.
The Judgement Of The Mummy
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Author : Christian Jacq
language : en
Publisher: Pocket Books
Release Date : 2010-03-01
The Judgement Of The Mummy written by Christian Jacq and has been published by Pocket Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-01 with Art, Egyptian categories.
London,1821. Recently returned from Egypt, the adventurer Giovanni Belzoni enthrals Londoners with the city's first exhibition devoted to Egyptian art. As he unveils his star exhibit, a mummy so perfectly preserved it seems almost alive, there is a collective intake of breath. The astonishing spectacle provokes an immediate scandal: a hysterical preacher demands the destruction of this pagan relic; an elderly Lord wants to feed it to his dogs; a pathologist wishes to keep the body in order to study this fascinating phenomenon. But the following night the mummy disappears -- and the preacher, the Lord and the pathologist are murdered. For the country's foremost detective, Inspector Higgins, the prime suspect is none other than the mummy itself. He is also convinced that the mummy's disappearance is closely linked to the revolutionary conspiracy causing unrest in London's most squalid districts. Assisted by the beautiful Lady Suzanna, will Inspector Higgins succeed in solving the puzzle before the mummy's inescapable judgement?
The Recent Archaic Discovery Of Ancient Egyptian Mummies At Thebes
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Author : Erasmus Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2015-06-02
The Recent Archaic Discovery Of Ancient Egyptian Mummies At Thebes written by Erasmus Wilson and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-02 with History categories.
Excerpt from The Recent Archaic Discovery of Ancient Egyptian Mummies at Thebes To Comprehend Christianity fully, in all its grandeur and divine perfection, a knowledge of the history of the time of its origin and of that which preceded it will be found a useful, if not a necessary assistance. Ancient Egypt is the cradle of the religion of the Western World, and all people are interested in the nature and development of the early faith of mankind; for not only the Christian but likewise the Jewish Religion, is a direct outcome of the original faith. Faith, Hope, and Charity are manifested at every step; and, not least amongst human virtues - Love is inculcated towards all mankind. Some such train of thought as this suggested to my mind the subject of my First Lecture, addressed to the Young Men's Christian Association, of which I have the honour to be Vice-President. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Golden Christ
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Author : Horus Michael
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-07-12
The Golden Christ written by Horus Michael and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-12 with categories.
The Golden Christ: An Introduction to the Church of Pharaoh Tutankhamon, by Pharaoh Horus Michael. Copyright 2016 Horus Michael, All Rights Reserved. "Pharaoh Tutankhamon was not a Messenger of God. Pharaoh Tutankhamon was not a Prophet of Monotheism. For He existed before Hebrew Monotheism, before the fabled Exodus was written; so he cannot be connected to the Bible or Quran. He was a God incarnate..." "The Biblical Exodus was a minor event, unlike Hollywood interpretations. The Magic used against Egypt was of Egyptian origin, not Hebrew. It was mostly a form of distraction. This event occurred during Pharaoh Horemhab's reign, as his only heir died in childbirth according to what was found in his wife's burial (the sister of Nefertiti). Horemhab was Tut's Crown Prince, or legal heir; his ancestor Ay became Pharaoh right after Tut died because Horemhab was off in Asia as stated. As no modern airplanes yet existed in Egypt, it was some time before Horemhab could return to Egypt and become King, like maybe 3 or 4 years. Ay is shown on Tut's burial chamber performing his Last Rites. "All Prayers sent to Him in His Names will garner a response. Tutankhamon is the KRST, the Egyptian form of Christ, a word meaning "Burial." He was buried in gold and gems. The word Christ means "Anointed" with sacred oils, as done in Egyptian burials or Mummification. The Hebrews only saw the Shroud with spices, the last stage of Mummification. He was the NFR NTR, or Good God, a Son of Ra (Sun God), the Anointed One who lived 1300 years before JESUS CHRIST entered Rome. He may have resurrected and ruled Egypt as "King Ay" (Impersonation) for 3 to 4 years more, while Horemhab was investigating the North for Hittites on the border with Syria. This was because Queen Ankhesenamon, suspecting an affair of her husband, was caught writing letters to the Hittite King, asking him for a son to marry to become Pharaoh of Egypt. So Horemhab left Egypt to investigate this. Meanwhile Tut died, resurrected, and ruled as King Ay, while still married to Queen Ankhesenamon." "Read about Tutankhamon and his connection to Moses in this Pre-Theism from Ancient Egypt."
Paganism And Christianity In Egypt
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Author : Philip David Scott-Moncrieff
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-12-13
Paganism And Christianity In Egypt written by Philip David Scott-Moncrieff and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-13 with History categories.
First published in 1913, this book provides an informative analysis of the transition from Paganism to Christianity in Egypt. Originally designed as a handbook for students of early Christian literature, the text discusses factors in the development of Christian ideas and institutions not easily discerned in the works of Greek and Latin authors. The fundamental importance of ancient religious traditions in the development of Egyptian Christianity is of central importance to the argument, which draws on numerous primary sources. Concise and highly readable, this book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Egyptian history and the development of Christianity.
Mummies
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Author : Suzanne Lord
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Mummies written by Suzanne Lord and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with History categories.