The Tree of Life in Ancient Egypt and the Book of Proverbs
Since the mid-twentieth century, scholars have highlighted the similarities between the book of Proverbs and wisdom texts from ancient Egypt, the most recognized being “The Instruction of Amenemope” (ca. 1100 bce). Consequently, some have asserted that this relationship points toward a likely Egypti...
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2014
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Journal of ancient Near Eastern religions
Year: 2014, Volume: 14, Issue: 1, Pages: 114-139 |
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Tree of life
Proverbs
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Lady Wisdom
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