Akhenaten and the Origins of Monotheism
Author | : James Karl Hoffmeier |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 2015 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199792085 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199792089 |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Akhenaten and the Origins of Monotheism by : James Karl Hoffmeier
Download or read book Akhenaten and the Origins of Monotheism written by James Karl Hoffmeier and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pharaoh Akhenaten remains one of the most fascinating and studied figures of ancient history. Akhenaten and the Origins of Monotheism focuses on Akhenaten's preoccupation with worshipping the sun disc Aten, and the implications of this unique religion in foundationally shaping monotheism.