
From Fetish to God in Ancient Egypt by E.A. Wallis Budge
From Fetish to God in Ancient Egypt by E.A. Wallis Budge Publication: 1934 Oxford University Press First Edition Large octavo, xii +546pp - Note: seldom found in the original dust jacket, this edition also contains the Oxford coat of arms on the spine and the gold decorated upper board which was only present on a small number of prints. 240 black & white illustrations, The work comprises an Introduction "The early Egyptologists and the Egyptian Religion" followed by two main parts: Part 1: I) The Religions of Ancient Egypt ; II) Predynastic Cults: Animism; Fetishism; Gods and Goddesses of Fetish Origin; The Cults of Animals, Birds, Reptiles, etc.; The Anthropomorphization of Fetishes; The Cult of Men Gods; Idols; Fabulous Animals; Nome Fetishes ; III) Magic the Foundation of the Egyptian Religions. Magical Rituals and Spells Described. The Magician, his Powers and Works ; IV) Ancient Egyption Theological Systems and Dogmas ; V) Egyptian Theological Systems andDogmas ; VI) The F