Egypt's ancient heritage, (Rosicrucian library)

Much of the history of ancient Egypt still remains in the field of speculation. I hope that I have revealed one or two things, at least, that have not been previously presented: a new light on an old subject. As a serious student of Egyptology, I have endeavored to present this study in depth. The Egyptian civilization lasted for three thousand years. Read about the many things that began in Egypt and have descended to us today. Were the Egyptians philosophers? Their concepts of the origin of the universe are allegorical but beneath their symbology lies a marvelous rational insight into natural law, as this book discloses. Man's first concept of soul and self was had by the ancient Egyptians. This book reveals their amazing similarity to modern religious, mystical, and philosophical doctrines of the same subjects. The first belief in a Mind Cause, or divine thought and the spoken word, as the creative cosmic force began in Egypt. This book discloses Egyptian ideas parallel to those appearing in the New Testament centuries later. The notion of life after death and of immortality were beliefs that were dramatized in ritual ceremonies thousands of years before Christ by the Egyptians. Their rites and ceremonies discussed in this book are a fascinating revelation of truth. Truth, righteousness, justice, and moral codes were first taught in the ancient mystery schools of Egypt. These early developments of conscience are clearly explained in the narrative style of the author. Does man escape punishment for wrongs committed during his life? Is he rewarded for good moral conduct after death? Read how the first belief in a judgment of the soul in the next life evolved from an Egyptian concept. Its most interesting aspects are explained in this book. Read in this book the marvelous illumination, the great enlightenment had by Pharaoh Akhnaton in the 14th century, B.C. His thoughts have even influenced customs and beliefs today.