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They developed the first thought forms of the Godhead – the
beginnings of a religion. Their beliefs evolved slowly over the
centuries and gradually developed into a comprehensive
world view shared by the people of the Nile.
Religion is the glue that binds local communities into
nationhood and creates common understandings and shared
values that are essential to the growth of a civilization.
No religion is fully formed at its inception. By looking at
ancient Egypt, one can see how belief systems evolved to
become the driving force of cultural expressions.
In the early stages of human thought, the concept of God did
not exist. Our early ancestors were concerned about natural
phenomena and the powers that controlled these
phenomena; they did not worship a personalized form of
God. This stage of religious development is referred to as
“magical”.
In Egypt, before the concept of God existed, magical power
was encapsulated in thehieroglyph of a sceptre (or rod or
staff). This is one of the most enduring symbols of divine
power, ever present in
As human society evolved, people gradually gained a degree
of personal identity. With a higher sense of individuality,
humans began to conceive the gods in a personalized form.
This stage in development is called “mythical”.
In Egypt, this process began during the late prehistoric
period, when writing was being invented and myths were
being formulated.
As the pantheon grew in cohesiveness, these gods and
goddesses were given human bodies and credited with
human attributes and activities. The temples in the major
cities throughout the land were constructed to venerate local
gods.
Like all religions, that of ancient Egypt was complex. It
evolved over the centuries from one that emphasized local
deities into a national religion with a smaller number of
principal deities.
There was no single belief system, but the Egyptians shared a
common understanding about the creation of the world and
the possibility of reverting to chaos if the destructive forces
of the universe were unleashed.
When the Greeks and the Romans conquered Egypt, their
religion was influenced by that of Egypt. Ancient pagan
beliefs gradually faded and were replaced by monotheistic
religions. Today, the majority of the Egyptian population is
Muslim, with a small minority of Jews and Christians.
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Religion and gods of the pharaohs.

  • 1. Posted on March 15, 2014 by Mark
  • 2. They developed the first thought forms of the Godhead – the beginnings of a religion. Their beliefs evolved slowly over the centuries and gradually developed into a comprehensive world view shared by the people of the Nile. Religion is the glue that binds local communities into nationhood and creates common understandings and shared values that are essential to the growth of a civilization. No religion is fully formed at its inception. By looking at ancient Egypt, one can see how belief systems evolved to become the driving force of cultural expressions.
  • 3. In the early stages of human thought, the concept of God did not exist. Our early ancestors were concerned about natural phenomena and the powers that controlled these phenomena; they did not worship a personalized form of God. This stage of religious development is referred to as “magical”. In Egypt, before the concept of God existed, magical power was encapsulated in thehieroglyph of a sceptre (or rod or staff). This is one of the most enduring symbols of divine power, ever present in
  • 4. As human society evolved, people gradually gained a degree of personal identity. With a higher sense of individuality, humans began to conceive the gods in a personalized form. This stage in development is called “mythical”. In Egypt, this process began during the late prehistoric period, when writing was being invented and myths were being formulated.
  • 5. As the pantheon grew in cohesiveness, these gods and goddesses were given human bodies and credited with human attributes and activities. The temples in the major cities throughout the land were constructed to venerate local gods.
  • 6. Like all religions, that of ancient Egypt was complex. It evolved over the centuries from one that emphasized local deities into a national religion with a smaller number of principal deities.
  • 7. There was no single belief system, but the Egyptians shared a common understanding about the creation of the world and the possibility of reverting to chaos if the destructive forces of the universe were unleashed. When the Greeks and the Romans conquered Egypt, their religion was influenced by that of Egypt. Ancient pagan beliefs gradually faded and were replaced by monotheistic religions. Today, the majority of the Egyptian population is Muslim, with a small minority of Jews and Christians. ……………………………………………………………………………………….