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Ancient Egypt is a beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read book
covering the formative era of the Egyptian civilization: the age
before the pyramids. Douglas Brewer shows why an awareness of the
earliest phase of Egyptian history is crucial to understanding of
later Egyptian culture. Beginning with a quick review of the fields
of Egyptology and archaeology, Ancient Egypt takes the reader on a
compelling survey of Egypt's prehistoric past. The books tours the
Nile Valley to explore its impact on all aspects of life, from
day-to-day living to regional politics, and introduces the reader
to the Nile Valley's earliest inhabitants and the very first
"Egyptians".
This is a most welcome book, which will fill a gap in the study of
early Egypt. The author has sprinkled his narrative with anecdotes
from his own archaeological expeditions make the text lively and
entertaining, elevating his book from mere description to a highly
personal and approachable account. This is a skillful survey which
will benefit many different kinds of readers. I highly recommend
it., says Ronald J. Leprohon, Professor of Egyptology, University
of Toronto. Have you ever wondered who built the pyramids and why?
What life was like for the earliest Egyptians? When and how
hieroglyphic writing developed? How Egyptian civilization changed
through time? and What religion the ancient Egyptians practiced?
The answers to all these questions lie deep in Egypt's past. In
Ancient Egypt, The Origins, Douglas J.Brewer traces Egypt's history
from the Nile Valley's earliest inhabitants through to the building
of the first pyramids.
Using new genetic research and the material from excavations,
Anubis to Cerberus first examines the archaeological evidence for
the origins of the dog and the process of domestication in
prehistory. In historic times numerous tomb-paintings and artifacts
from Egypt and the Middle East depict dogs hunting, herding,
guarding and simply as pets. Dogs represented gods in Egypt,
Mesopotamia and Greece, and their archaeological remains have been
recovered in cult centers. These records show the development of
specialized breeds during the first great civilizations. In the
Graeco-Roman period a new dimension to the story is added:
technical literature about rearing, training and special uses of
the dog.
Lavishly illustrated, this book combines the latest scientific
material with a cultural history to tell the developing story of
the inter-relationship between man and dog from its origin in
remote antiquity to that which we know today. It will be invaluable
for archaeologists wishing to identify dogs and canid remains, for
zoologists tracing the history of the species and fascinating for
anyone who has a serious interest in the history of the dog and the
origins of modern breeds.
All of us long for sense of meaning and purpose in our lives. But
where does meaning come from? In "What Am I Supposed to Do with My
Life?", Douglas Brouwer presents a personal, spiritual response to
the vocational questions people ask. He locates our true purpose in
following Jesus' greatest commandment: love God and love your
neighbor. Brouwer points out that this high calling is all the
vocation most people will ever need, for we find meaning and
purpose by living not for ourselves but for something bigger than
ourselves. Aimed at a diverse reading audience, "What Am I Supposed
to Do with My Life?" describes Brouwer's own struggle to come to
grips with the concept of vocation, incorporates inspirational
stories of people and vocation from throughout his ministry, and
includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter. Whether
used for personal reading or vocational counseling or small-group
study, this book will enable both individuals and small groups to
reflect carefully on true Christian vocation.
Surveying more than three thousand years of Egyptian civilization,
Egypt and the Egyptians offers a comprehensive introduction to this
most rich and complex of early societies. From high politics to the
concerns of everyday Egyptians, the book explores every aspect of
Egyptian culture and society, including religion, language, art,
architecture, cities, and mummification. Archaeological and
documentary sources are combined to give the reader a unique and
expansive view of a remarkable ancient culture. Fully revised and
updated, this new edition looks more closely at the role of women
in Egypt, delves deeper into the Egyptian Neolithic and Egypt's
transition to an agricultural society, and includes many new
illustrations. Written for students and the general reader, and
including an extensive bibliography, a glossary, a dynastic
chronology and suggestions for further reading, this richly
illustrated book is an essential resource for anybody wishing to
explore the society and civilization of ancient Egypt.
Egyptologists, art historians, philologists, and anthropological
archaeologists have long worked side by side in Egypt, but they
often fail to understand one another's approaches. This book aims
to introduce students to the archaeological side of the study of
ancient Egypt and to bridge the gap between disciplines by
explaining how archaeologists tackle a variety of problems. Douglas
J. Brewer introduces the theoretical reasoning for each approach,
as well as the methods and techniques applied to support it. This
book is essential reading for any student considering further study
of ancient Egypt.
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