Continuous creation: an Egyptian heritage in hermeticism
Ancient Egyptian myths of creation emphasize the continuity between the creator and what he creates. Unlike biblical ideas of creation, Egyptian creator gods beget and give birth and thus reproduce themselves in nature. Creation consists in a god stretching himself into nature. He continues to do so...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Morcelliana
[2017]
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Studi e materiali di storia delle religioni
Year: 2017, Volume: 83, Issue: 1, Pages: 37-60 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Hermetic philosophy
/ Gnosis
/ Egypt (Antiquity)
/ Religion
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| IxTheo Classification: | AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism BC Ancient Orient; religion BF Gnosticism |
| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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