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The Role of the Lector in Ancient Egyptian Society
Roger Forshaw
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Description for The Role of the Lector in Ancient Egyptian Society
Paperback. The lector is first attested during the 2nd Dynasty and is subsequently recognised throughout ancient Egypt history. This study challenges previous approaches to studies on the Lector and explores his diverse functions in a wide ranging review of the relevant evidence. Series: Archaeopress Egyptology. Num Pages: Illustrated throughout in black and white. BIC Classification: 1HBE; HDDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 8. Weight in Grams: 668.
The lector is first attested during the 2nd Dynasty and is subsequently recognised throughout ancient Egypt history. In previous studies the lector is considered to be one of the categories of the ancient Egyptian priesthood. He is perceived to be responsible for the correct performance of rites, to recite invocations during temple and state ritual, and to carry out recitations and perform ritual actions during private apotropaic magic and funerary rites. Previous treatments of the lector have rarely considered the full extent of his activities, either focusing on specific aspects of his work or making general comments about his role. ... Read more
The lector is first attested during the 2nd Dynasty and is subsequently recognised throughout ancient Egypt history. In previous studies the lector is considered to be one of the categories of the ancient Egyptian priesthood. He is perceived to be responsible for the correct performance of rites, to recite invocations during temple and state ritual, and to carry out recitations and perform ritual actions during private apotropaic magic and funerary rites. Previous treatments of the lector have rarely considered the full extent of his activities, either focusing on specific aspects of his work or making general comments about his role. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Archaeopress
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
680g
Number of Pages
173
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781784910327
SKU
V9781784910327
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About Roger Forshaw
Dr Roger Forshaw is an Honorary Research Associate at the KNH Centre for Biomedical Egyptology, University of Manchester.
Reviews for The Role of the Lector in Ancient Egyptian Society
'The term ‘lector’ is a familiar one to any student of Egyptology, frequently coupled with the word ‘priest’. A lector priest would be expected to have had an important role in Egyptian religion, performing essential rituals and reciting the appropriate words to accompany them. This new, scholarly study by Roger Forshaw demonstrates that the lector had a far wider role ... Read more