Egyptian cultural icons in Midrash

The significance of Egypt in rabbinic texts -- Pharaohs Sheshonq, Necho, and Apries -- The Nile -- Egyptian festivals -- The Osiris myth and Egyptian magic -- History, the Roman emperor, and Egyptian funeral practices -- Alexandria -- Cleopatra, Isis and Serapis -- The Egyptian gods, language, and c...

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Main Author: Ulmer, Rivka 1951- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Berlin [u.a.] De Gruyter c2009
In: Studia Judaica (52)
Year: 2009
Series/Journal:Studia Judaica 52
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Egypt (Antiquity) / Culture / Reception / Midrash
B Egypt (Antiquity) / Culture / Reception / Rabbinic literature
Further subjects:B Egypt Civilization
B Midrash History and criticism
B Egypt in the Bible
B Egypt In the Bible
B Egypt In rabbinical literature
B Egypt in rabbinical literature
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Summary:The significance of Egypt in rabbinic texts -- Pharaohs Sheshonq, Necho, and Apries -- The Nile -- Egyptian festivals -- The Osiris myth and Egyptian magic -- History, the Roman emperor, and Egyptian funeral practices -- Alexandria -- Cleopatra, Isis and Serapis -- The Egyptian gods, language, and customs -- The divine eye -- The "finding of Moses" in art and text
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:3110223929