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Profane Egyptologists: The Modern Revival of Ancient Egyptian Religion (UCL Institute of Archaeology Critical Cultural Heritage Series) 1st Edition

by Paul Harrison (Author)
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It is widely believed that the practice of ancient Egyptian religion ceased with the end of pharaonic culture and the rise of Christianity. However, an organised reconstruction and revival of the authentic practice of Egyptian, or Kemetic religion has been growing, almost undocumented, for nearly three decades. Profane Egyptologists is the first in-depth study of the now-global phenomenon of Kemeticism. Presenting key players in their own words, the book utilises extensive interviews to reveal a continuum of beliefs and practices spanning eight years of community growth.

The existence of competing visions of Egypt, which employ ancient material and academic resources, questions the position of Egyptology as a gatekeeper of Egypt's past. Exploring these boundaries, the book highlights the politised and economic factors driving the discipline's self-conception. Could an historically self-imposed insular nature have harmed Egyptology as a field, and how could inclusive discussion help guard against further isolationism?

Profane Egyptologists is both an Egyptological study of Kemeticism, and a critical study of the discipline of Egyptology itself. It will be of value to scholars and students of archaeology and Egyptology, cultural heritage, religion online, phenomenology, epistemology, pagan studies and ethnography, as well as Kemetics and devotees of Egyptian culture.

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    0367891018
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0367891015
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Routledge
  5. Publication date
    December 12, 2019
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.14 x 0.55 x 9.21 inches
  8. Print length
    230 pages
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"Profane Egyptologists is the first monograph-length discussion of the subject, and is the product of a fouryear study conducted as part of Paul Harrison’s Ph.D. research. In this, it is a pioneering and welcome contribution on a poorly understood movement......It is an important work, and it is hoped that its pioneering contribution inspires further research into Kemeticism and to the use of ancient Egypt by modern religious communities more broadly."

Ethan Doyle White, University College London, UK

About the Author

Paul Harrison gained an MA and PhD from UCL, where he is an Honorary Lecturer for the Institute of Archaeology. He has appeared on the History Channel and Sky News as an historical expert, and lectured at UCL and the British Museum. His areas of research include Egyptomania, public engagement, political appropriations of the past, spirituality and the occult, and the intersection of history with ethnicity. His recent work focuses on historical communication in print and media. He is currently working on his second book and finishing a documentary based on archaeological conservation.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (December 12, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 230 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0367891018
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0367891015
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 16 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.55 x 9.21 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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Dr Paul Harrison is an Egyptologist, writer, producer and presenter. He has appeared on Discovery Science, the History Channel and Sky News, and was the writer and presenter on documentaries accompanying SEGA's Total War series. He can currently be seen on Discovery Science Channel's 'Egypt's Unexplained Files', discussing everything from the construction of the pyramids to the bust of Nefertiti and more.

Paul has additionally employed his production experience to tutor historians, archaeologists, scientists, finance experts and global hedge-fund managers in how to appear natural, composed, and confident on camera.

He lives in England, with a small cat possessed of a large meow.

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Setken
5.0 out of 5 stars A serious discussion on modern Kemeticism from an academic viewpoint
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2018
This book takes a serious look at examples of groups (and individuals) that practice honoring and / or worship of the Egyptian gods and goddesses today. It is done with academic precision making the read somewhat clinical - it is a book version of Dr. Harrison's thesis after all. Still, his obvious fascination with the topic does make the read engaging and for me at least, compelling.

It becomes clear that practitioners seem to have no problem in wanting to access Egyptology for assistance with material for rites, prayers and information related to modern reconstructions of the long gone religion, and asks why the reverse is not true also: why does mainstream Egyptology have a hard time acknowledging said groups or take them seriously?

I think the book is a go-to volume for anyone wanting to take a serious look at one of the more interesting manifestations of our obsession with all things Ancient Egyptian today. I say "interesting" but just as easily could write "sacred".

Oh, and the cover art is superb. :-)
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