The Life and Times of Akhnaton, Pharaoh of Egypt (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Aten Worship, Amarna Revolution, and Royal Power in Eighteenth Dynasty EgyptBy Arthur E. P. Brome Weigall
Length7h 3m
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The Life and Times of Akhnaton, Pharaoh of Egypt presents the reign of Amenhotep IV—Akhnaton—as a dramatic turning point in Egyptian civilization: the founding of Atenism, the creation of Akhetaton, and the challenge to entrenched priestly power. Weigall writes in an elegant Edwardian prose that blends archaeological reporting, historical reconstruction, and romantic biography, placing the heretic king within the early twentieth-century rediscovery of Amarna Egypt. Arthur E. P. Brome Weigall was a British Egyptologist, antiquities official, and writer whose work in Egypt gave him direct familiarity with monuments, tombs, and the administrative realities of preservation. His service in the Egyptian Antiquities Department, including experience in Upper Egypt and the Theban region, shaped his conviction that ancient history should be made vivid without losing scholarly seriousness. His portrait of Akhnaton reflects both field knowledge and the period's fascination with religious reformers. This book is recommended to readers interested in Egyptology, religious history, and the literary shaping of ancient biography. Though later scholarship has revised many details, Weigall's study remains valuable as an influential, readable, and intellectually engaged interpretation of one of antiquity's most enigmatic rulers.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length7 hrs 3 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Life and Times of Akhnaton, Pharaoh of Egypt (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5INTRODUCTION.
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6THE PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF AKHNATON.
71. THE ANCESTORS OF AKHNATON.
82. THE GODS OF EGYPT.
93. THE DEMIGODS AND SPIRITS—THE PRIESTHOODS.
104. THOTHMES IV. AND MUTEMUA.
115. YUAA AND TUAU.
126. AMONHOTEP III. AND HIS COURT.
13THE BIRTH AND EARLY YEARS OF AKHNATON.
141. THE BIRTH OF AKHNATON.
152. THE RISE OF ATON.
163. THE POWER OF QUEEN TIY.
174. AKHNATON’S MARRIAGE.
185. THE ACCESSION OF AKHNATON.
196. THE FIRST YEARS OF AKHNATON’S REIGN.
207. THE NEW ART.
218. THE NEW RELIGION DEVELOPS.
229. THE NATURE OF THE NEW RELIGION.
23AKHNATON FOUNDS A NEW CITY.
241. THE BREAK WITH THE PRIESTHOOD OF AMON-RA.
252. AKHNATON SELECTS THE SITE OF HIS CITY.
263. THE FIRST FOUNDATION INSCRIPTION.
274. THE SECOND FOUNDATION INSCRIPTION.
285. THE DEPARTURE FROM THEBES.
296. THE AGE OF AKHNATON.
30AKHNATON FORMULATES THE RELIGION OF ATON.
311. ATON THE TRUE GOD.
322. ATON THE TENDER FATHER OF ALL CREATION.
333. ATON WORSHIPPED AT SUNRISE AND SUNSET.
344. THE GOODNESS OF ATON.
355. AKHNATON THE “SON OF GOD” BY TRADITIONAL RIGHT.
366. THE CONNECTIONS OF THE ATON WORSHIP WITH OLDER RELIGIONS.
377. THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE SOUL AFTER DEATH.
388. THE MATERIAL NEEDS OF THE SOUL.
39THE TENTH TO THE TWELFTH YEARS OF THE REIGN OF AKHNATON.
401. THE HYMNS OF THE ATON WORSHIPPERS.
412. THE SIMILARITY OF AKHNATON’S HYMN TO PSALM CIV.
423. MERYRA IS MADE HIGH PRIEST OF ATON.
434. THE ROYAL FAMILY VISIT THE TEMPLE.
445. AKHNATON IN HIS PALACE.
456. HISTORICAL EVENTS OF THIS PERIOD OF AKHNATON’S REIGN.
467. QUEEN TIY VISITS THE CITY OF THE HORIZON.
478. TIY VISITS HER TEMPLE.
489. THE DEATH OF QUEEN TIY.
49THE THIRTEENTH TO THE FIFTEENTH YEARS OF THE REIGN OF AKHNATON.
501. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RELIGION OF ATON.
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