Marriage and matrimonial property in ancient Egypt
Author: P.W. Pestman
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2020-03-02
Total Pages: 253
ISBN-13: 9004429999
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The Ancient Egyptian Family
Author: Troy D. Allen
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2008-07-25
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 1135898324
DOWNLOAD EBOOKScholars in Egyptology have often debated the following question: was the ancient Egyptian society organized along patrilineal or matrilineal lines? In taking a fresh and innovative look at the ancient Egyptian family, Allen attempts to solve this long-standing puzzle. Allen argues that the matrilineal nature of the ancient Egyptian family and social organization provides us with the key to understanding why and how ancient Egyptian women were able to rise to power, study medicine, and enjoy basic freedoms that did not emerge in Western Civilization until the twentieth century. More importantly, by examining the types of families that existed in ancient Egypt along with highlighting the ancient Egyptians' kinship terms, we can place the ancient Egyptian civilization in the cultural context and incubator of Black Africa. This groundbreaking text is a must-read for Historians and those working in African Studies and Egyptology.
Women in Ugarit and Israel
Author: Hennie J. Marsman
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2021-10-01
Total Pages: 791
ISBN-13: 9004493409
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this volume the presupposition is investigated whether women in a polytheistic society had a better position than women in a monotheistic society. To this end the social and religious position of women in Ugarit according to its literary texts is compared to that of women in Israel according to the Hebrew Bible, while the wider context of the ancient Near East is also taken into consideration. After an overview of feminist biblical exegesis, the book discusses the roles of women in the family and in society. It also provides an analysis of the roles of women as religious specialists and as worshippers. Finally, the data on the position of women in the literary texts is compared to that in non-literary texts.
Leviticus
Author: Johnson M. Kimuhu
Publisher: Peter Lang
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 464
ISBN-13: 9781433102004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhereas many books in this field deal with individual aspects or texts of the study of family laws, Leviticus: The Priestly Laws and Prohibitions from the Perspective of Ancient Near East and Africa examines extensively biblical texts, ancient Near Eastern text, and oral traditions from Africa. Thus, three different cultures converge: the world of the Hebrew Bible, the world of the ancient Near East, and the world of Africa. This volume examines in detail the history of the development of ancient laws in general and family laws in particular, especially the laws relating to marriages between close relatives. Furthermore, Johnson M. Kimuhu looks at prohibitions and taboos in Africa and the problems they pose with regard to the interpretation and translation of difficult biblical concepts into African languages. In that sense, Kimuhu provides an example of how to contextualize or integrate African traditions into the study of biblical Hebrew, and he also offers insights into the current debate on the study of kinship from the point of view of social/cultural anthropology and the Hebrew Bible legal system. Teachers, students, and researchers in biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, African traditions, and social/cultural anthropology will find this book helpful in their quest to understand family laws, prohibitions, and taboos.
‘Blood Is Thicker Than Water’ – Non-Royal Consanguineous Marriage in Ancient Egypt
Author: Joanne-Marie Robinson
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Published: 2020-06-25
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 1789695449
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume presents, for the first time, evidence for non-royal consanguineous marriage in ancient Egypt. The evidence was collated from select sources from the Middle Kingdom to the Roman Period, and it has been used to investigate the potential economic and biological outcomes, particularly beyond the level of sibling and half-sibling unions.
Women in Hellenistic Egypt
Author: Sarah B. Pomeroy
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780814322307
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Compulsion and Control in Ancient Egypt
Author: Alexandre Loktionov
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Published: 2023-12-07
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 1803275863
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow did the Ancient Egyptians maintain control of their state? Topics include the controlling function of temples and theology, state borders, scribal administration, visual representation, patronage, and the Egyptian language itself, with reference to all periods of Egyptian history, from the Old Kingdom to Coptic times.
The World of Ancient Egypt [2 volumes]
Author: Peter Lacovara
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2016-11-21
Total Pages: 632
ISBN-13: 1610692306
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis absorbing reference covers everyday life in ancient Egypt, spanning a period of more than 5,000 years—from the Stone Age to the advent of Christianity. The mysteries surrounding ancient Egypt continue to pique interest and prompt study thousands of years later. Intriguing questions—such as "Why were certain Egyptians mummified after death, while others were not?", "How were the pyramids constructed?", and "Were sexuality and courtship accurately portrayed in movies about the period?"—incite curiosity and inspire the imagination in the modern world. This comprehensive encyclopedia addresses these questions and more, revealing fascinating facts about all aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. Starting with the beginning of the First Dynasty to the death of Cleopatra, this compendium explores the family life, politics, religion, and culture of the Nile Valley from Aswan to the Delta, as well as the peripheral areas of Nubia, the Oases, the Sinai, and the southern Levant. Each topical section opens with an introductory essay, followed by A–Z entries on such topics as food, fashion, housing, politics, and community. The book features a timeline of events, an extensive bibliography of print and digital resources, and numerous photographs and illustrations throughout.
Healthmaking in Ancient Egypt
Author: Anne Austin
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2024-05-23
Total Pages: 279
ISBN-13: 9004700870
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explores the health of ancient Egyptians living in the New Kingdom village of Deir el-Medina. Through an interdisciplinary approach that combines skeletal analysis with textual evidence, the book examines how social factors, such as social support, healthcare access, and economic stability, played crucial roles in buffering individuals from stress and promoting good health. This is the first, comprehensive book on the bioarchaeology of Deir el-Medina including data from human remains spanning the site’s New Kingdom occupation. This book highlights how the Social Determinants of Health can be used to explain how past people maintained their health.
