The Forty Two Precepts of Maat, the Philosophy of Righteous Action and the Ancient Egyptian Wisdom Texts

THE FORTY TWO PRECEPTS OF MAAT, THE PHILOSOPHY OF RIGHTEOUS ACTION AND THE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN WISDOM TEXTS ADVANCED STUDIES This manual is designed for use with the 1998 Maat Philosophy Class conducted by Dr. Muata Ashby. This is a detailed study of Maat Philosophy. It contains a compilation of the 42 laws or precepts of Maat and the corresponding principles which they represent along with the teachings of the ancient Egyptian Sages relating to each. Maat philosophy was the basis of Ancient Egyptian society and government as well as the heart of Ancient Egyptian myth and spirituality. Maat is at once a goddess, a cosmic force and a living social doctrine, which promotes social harmony and thereby paves the way for spiritual evolution in all levels of society.

Author: Muata Ashby
Publisher: Sema Institute
Published: 01/01/2006
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.31d
ISBN13: 9781884564482
ISBN10: 1884564488
BISAC Categories:
- History | Ancient | Egypt
- Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy
- Religion | Ethics

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