The Precepts Of Ptah-Hotep - Hardcover

The Precepts of Ptah-Hotep is a book written by Charles F. Horne that explores the ancient Egyptian wisdom text of the same name. The text was written by the vizier Ptah-Hotep over 4,000 years ago and contains a series of moral and ethical teachings that were meant to guide individuals in their daily lives. Horne's book provides a thorough analysis of the text, including its historical context and the significance of its teachings. The book also includes a translation of the original text, as well as commentary and analysis of each of the precepts. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history and philosophy, as well as those seeking guidance on how to live a virtuous life.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Egypt, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100073.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.