Ebook53 pages49 minutes
The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni: The Oldest Books in the World
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
()
About this ebook
The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni comprises a remarkable aggregation of ancient wisdom, encapsulating the philosophical and moral ethos of early Egyptian civilization. This collection, bringing together the sage advice of Ptahhotep and the prudent instructions of Kagemna, presents readers with a rich tableau of literary styles and thematic explorations. Through these texts, one discerns the foundations of societal conduct, ethical paradigms, and the overarching quest for harmony and righteousness in personal endeavors and statecraft. The anthology stands out not merely for its historical significance but for its enduring relevance in moral philosophy and ethics. The contributing figures, Ptahhotep and Kagemna, are emblematic of the intellectual and cultural zenith of the Old Kingdom period, reflecting the broader historical and philosophical undercurrents of ancient Egypt. These texts, pivotal in the corpus of Egyptian literature, align with the wisdom literature genre, a key literary movement that emphasized instructive narratives and teachings for practical and ethical living. The collective expertise and backgrounds of these authors infuse the anthology with a deep historical and cultural richness, offering insights into the social mores and philosophical reflections of their time. This collection is recommended for readers seeking to delve into the depths of ancient wisdom and ethics. It offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse yet coherent perspectives on morality, governance, and personal conduct from one of humanity's earliest civilizations. The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni serves not just as an educational tool, but as a bridge to the cultural and philosophical landscape of ancient Egypt, encouraging a nuanced understanding of its values and insights. Readers interested in the convergence of history, philosophy, and literature will find this anthology to be an invaluable addition to their collections.
Read more from Kagemna
The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni The Oldest Books in the World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni: The Oldest Books in the World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni
Related ebooks
The Golden Ass Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Metamorphoses Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The History of the Manners and Customs of Ancient Greece (Vol. 1-3): Tradition and Social Life in Antique Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Golden Asse Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe History of the Manners and Customs of Ancient Greece Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRomantic Cities of Provence Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Complete Historical Novels Of Georg Ebers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHeathen mythology, Illustrated by extracts from the most celebrated writers, both ancient and modern Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Golden Ass: New Revised Edition Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Golden Ass: The Metamorphoses of Apuleius Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLiterary and General Lectures and Essays Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Ashes of a God Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Iliad Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBooks, Culture and Character (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFolk Tale, Fiction and Saga in the Homeric Epics Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Odyssey Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTime and Time Tellers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe History of the Crusades Volume 1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLectures on the Literature of the Age of Elizabeth (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsUarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Complete Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBlackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Hymns of Orpheus Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBlackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhat Is Your Culture to Me? Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEkkehard Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEssays of Ralph Waldo Emerson - Plato, or the philosopher Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Mine of Faults Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Golden Asse Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
General Fiction For You
The King James Version of the Bible Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Covenant of Water (Oprah's Book Club) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5You: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Outsider: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Life of Pi: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Unhoneymooners Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It Ends with Us: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Fellowship Of The Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Beartown: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Priory of the Orange Tree Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Meditations: Complete and Unabridged Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Nettle & Bone Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Terminal List: A Thriller Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Rebecca Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beyond Good and Evil Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Other Black Girl: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Silmarillion Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Cabin at the End of the World: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Jackal, Jackal: Tales of the Dark and Fantastic Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird: Stories Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Cloud Cuckoo Land: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Shantaram: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pet Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Man Called Ove: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dry: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
0 ratings
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni - Kagemna
7f book_preview_excerpt.html XrIstĉUNhX:S*wuS<}qJFo-̋j{טIY/~>oN=v:p^=U㻫W >:E]Wo߅%~_:&Ƿ?zիOw5ym7[]9ä`bެ7ۏ~ٮ7o«J7ۏ~zuۻՋWˇ_wڬ>ܮ^_ب?,7vGusǏ{Rz{wtd`6!Z
Xor
&K|&zr^ȣ<m2ϩWt6ӝR7/ZCګ4qgkSIg7OomR[kl<?>4xƳh68ONW'FvB?ͪgUmӁGc8ϛofOYu:w8`5go>u$n+sPK-´7QIt`c,WhDT*n<_:+
vwxP[1)~BP9ҵ }NƬ4녇f4;
Xڇ꺳JCLCiTu^^gR.4
McCDl>/\XQ|gvLϡJL[E%czd?Q"T-
(Y $}Ƃ2cD3\8mJ\Kܯc$_FBxԅv1b:eٝT?xV-T(B9ci\hfCa("E=DL*ЁUJwah,]ٶCs4dE y F
lԁfHC
beo() @̣ea&K} bO"Wa )(!Iez<"싂DP<@-^(z5Б])F7M$#& 5ȒtT4r]xvxg