Akhenaten and the Origins of Monotheism

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Akhenaten and the Origins of Monotheism
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
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ISBN-10 : 9780199792085
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Book excerpt: Pharaoh Akhenaten remains one of the most fascinating and studied figures of ancient history. Akhenaten and the Origins of Monotheism focuses on Akhenaten's preoccupation with worshipping the sun disc Aten, and the implications of this unique religion in foundationally shaping monotheism.


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