--- product_id: 40848553 title: "Religion in Ancient Egypt: Gods, Myths, and Personal Practice Paperback – January 1, 1992" brand: "byron e. shaferjohn r. bainesdavid silvermanleonard h. lesko" price: "€ 85.89" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/40848553-religion-in-ancient-egypt-gods-myths-and-personal-practice-paperback store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Religion in Ancient Egypt: Gods, Myths, and Personal Practice Paperback – January 1, 1992 **Brand:** byron e. shaferjohn r. bainesdavid silvermanleonard h. lesko **Price:** € 85.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Religion in Ancient Egypt: Gods, Myths, and Personal Practice Paperback – January 1, 1992 by byron e. shaferjohn r. bainesdavid silvermanleonard h. lesko - **How much does it cost?** € 85.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/40848553-religion-in-ancient-egypt-gods-myths-and-personal-practice-paperback) ## Best For - byron e. shaferjohn r. bainesdavid silvermanleonard h. lesko enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted byron e. shaferjohn r. bainesdavid silvermanleonard h. lesko brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Religion in Ancient Egypt: Gods, Myths, and Personal Practice Paperback – January 1, 1992 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DFVHW6ZWL.jpg) ![Religion in Ancient Egypt: Gods, Myths, and Personal Practice Paperback – January 1, 1992 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kMhts252L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great introduction of the subject *by L***H on Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2014* As someone who has never studied or read anything regarding this subject before I can honestly say this has been an enjoyable, as well as, informative read.Chapter 1 Divinity and Deities in Ancient Egypt was beautifully written and therefore very easy to get through.Chapter 2 Ancient Egyptian Cosmogonies and Cosmology (my personal favorite) was a little more difficult to get through but definitely worth the effort. The author was trying to present (the rise of) each cosmogonical myth in context to what was going on both socially and politically around its city of origin, as well as Egypt as a whole, at the time.Chapter 3 Society, Morality, and Religious Practice was the hardest to get through mainly because it was written in a way that was, at times, hard to understand. Some of the sentences didn't make sense and there were whole paragraphs that did not seem to belong with the rest of the text. It seemed as though everything that the author was trying to convey could have been done with about half the amount of text. Having said that, I did find the information presented extremely interesting and something I hadn't considered before (its a shame I kept nodding off). It was a nice break from what I normally read and, not having much to compare it to, would certainly recommend it to others. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting *by H***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021* I'm finding this an interesting read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good resource; some parts better than others *by N***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2003* Prof. Shafer of Fordham University put this book together in order to fill the need for an English-language survey of ancient Egyptian religion. The result is a relatively short introduction to the subject from three points of view, each addressed by a different author. John Baines writes about the gods, Leonard Lesko about myths, and David Sliverman about religious practice. The idea and organization of the book is commendable; however, I felt that stronger editing could have made the three portions of the book more cohesive and compatible in quality.There was too much overlap between Baines' and Lesko's sections, and Lesko's chapter seemed to be aimed at a more specialized audience than were the other chapters. I felt that Baines dwelled too much on political history and took the focus off the topic at hand. His article would have benefitted from further subdivision; as it was, the overly long sections lacked clear direction. Baines handles concepts of divinity quite well, but I think he could have provided a better overview of the Egyptian pantheon. On the whole I would give his article a tentative 4 stars.Lesko's rather short chapter also placed too much focus on political history, and this was doubly frustrating since he didn't say anything different from Baines. His discussion of myths seemed to lack organization and was befuddling for the newcomer to the field. The chapter mostly consists of lengthy and inadequately explained or connected quotations from Egyptian texts. These texts are interesting sounding but cryptic, and Lesko does not provide enough of an overview for one to understand either what they are saying or why he is quoting them. His article has two chief sections: one on cosmogonies, which is very long and opaque, and a much shorter and somewhat clearer section on cosmology. Overall, this article deserves a tentative 3 stars from a newcomer; someone with more specialized knowledge might find it more useful, but I am not sure.Silverman's chapter was by far the most accessible and informative. Frequent divisions in the text underscored its points while providing strong organization and direction. Silverman's explanations started from basic concepts and worked up to address difficulties in modern methods of study in his field. His chapter came across as an interesting and informative social history of Egypt with particular emphasis on the origins of its structure and morality, both of which derive from religion. This article was engaging and clear, and earns an enthusiastic 5 stars from me.On the whole, then, some parts of this book were more readable and useful than others. However, it seems to be the most scholarly and trustworthy introduction to the topic. I would not recommend it as pleasure reading, but if you need to know something about the subject it is a good resource. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/40848553-religion-in-ancient-egypt-gods-myths-and-personal-practice-paperback](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/40848553-religion-in-ancient-egypt-gods-myths-and-personal-practice-paperback) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*