Controlling human suffering: terminology of divine mercy in ancient Egypt and in ancient Israel

  • Eve Guerry (Contributor)

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Description

The focus of the article are stelae from Deir el Medina (e.g. Oxford Ashmolean 1961.232) that have been frequently cited as parallels to certain Bibliocal psalms. They are inscribed with personal prayers of the workmen. The study investigates the term Htp, the concept of divine mercy.
Date made available28 Aug 2024
PublisherMacquarie University

Keywords

  • lexicography
  • ancient Egyptian religion
  • ancient Israel
  • text analysis

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