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“ptahhotep”

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  • The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni

    The Oldest Books in the World

    by Kagemna, Ptahhotep ...
    Translated by Battiscombe G. Gunn ...
    The anthology 'The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni' masterfully curates ancient wisdom from the Old Kingdom of Egypt, encapsulating timeless themes of ethical teachings and introspective guidance. Within the expansive terrain of didactic prose, the collection traverses the importance of personal conduct, the essence of wisdom in leadership, and the virtues of temperance ... Read more

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  • The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni

    The Oldest Books in the World

    by Ptahhotep, Kagemna ...
    Translated by Battiscombe G. Gunn ...
    The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni are two archaic Egyptian instructional texts of insight writing that belong to the sebayt genre. The focus is on teaching virtues and morals. ... Read more

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  • The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni The Oldest Books in the World

    by Kagemna & Ptahhotep ...
    In these days, when all things and memories of the past are at length become not only subservient to, but submerged by, the matters and needs of the immediate present, those paths of knowledge that lead into regions seemingly remote from such needs are somewhat discredited; and the aims of those that follow them whither they lead are regarded as quite out of touch with the real interests of life. ... Read more

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  • The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni

    The Oldest Books in the World

    by Ptahhotep, Kagemna ...
    Translated by Battiscombe G. Gunn ...
    In 'The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni,' readers encounter an exploration of ancient wisdom perfectly encapsulated in the timeless teachings of two eminent Egyptian viziers. This collection skillfully interlaces discourses on morality, governance, and personal conduct, offering a rich tapestry of ancient rhetorical styles and philosophical queries. The works collectively ... Read more

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    Teachings of Ptahhotep

    by Ptahhotep, Ptahhotep ...
    Narrated by John Clickman ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 24 min

    "The Teachings of Ptahhotep" is an ancient Egyptian text from the Fifth Dynasty, attributed to Ptahhotep, a wise vizier who served under Pharaoh Djedkare Isesi around 2400 BCE. Written in Middle Egyptian and inscribed in hieratic script, this work is one of the earliest and most influential pieces of wisdom literature in human history. The text is a compilation of maxims and moral instructions ... Read more

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    The Maxims of Ptahhotep

    The Oldest Book in the World

    by Ptahhotep ...
    Narrated by Darren Grimes ...

    Unabridged

    32 min

    Dive into the timeless wisdom of ancient Egypt with The Maxims of Ptahhotep: The Oldest Book in the World, now available as an captivating audiobook narrated by Darren Grimes.Dating back to around 2400 BCE, this profound collection of teachings from the vizier Ptahhotep offers invaluable insights on ethics, leadership, family life, and personal conduct. Often hailed as one of the earliest ... Read more

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