Akhenaten and Tutankhamen: The Religious Revolution

by Susanna Thomas

Overview

Akhenaten, an Egyptian pharaoh, tried to elevate one god above all the other Egyptian gods, and his son, Tutankhamen, put an end to his religious reforms. This marked the first attempt at a monotheistic religion that introduced the idea of a single, all-powerful creator. But the priestly class and ordinary Egyptians, with all their household gods, rejected the new religion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781435888722
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	05/01/2009
Pages:	116
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.30(d)

Editorial Reviews

Series Review: Leaders of Ancient Egypt “For reports on prominent leaders of ancient Egypt, these biographies offer a unique perspective. Citing specific stelae, carved inscriptions on public buildings and statues, and tomb decorations, Thomas attempts to piece together the scarce and scattered bits of information archaeologists have discovered about each pharaoh's personality, domestic life, and accomplishments. Detailed indexes enrich the value of these texts…” —Ann G. Brouse, Steele Memorial Library, NY School Library Journal

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