Image of the World and Symbol of the Creator On the Cosmological and Iconological Values of the Temple of Edfu |
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| Author:
| Finnestad, Ragnhild Bjerre |
| Series title: | Studies in Oriental Religions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-447-02504-1 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2013 |
| Publisher: | Harrassowitz Verlag
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $53.00USD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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This study of the Temple of Edfu interprets the ontology and theology inherent in its texts, decorations and architecture; these sources are revealed to be expressive of a monistic ontology and a theology of immanence. It also discusses the metaphorical values of the temple as a representation of the world and its cultic functions as a symbol of the creator immanent in his work of creation.
This study of the Temple of Edfu interprets the ontology and theology inherent in its texts, decorations and architecture; these sources are revealed to be expressive of a monistic ontology and a theology of immanence. It also discusses the metaphorical values of the temple as a representation of the world and its cultic functions as a symbol of the creator immanent in his work of creation.