Description: This book offers a rare glimpse into the wisdom of ancient Egypt through two remarkable texts: the Instructions of Ptah-hotep and Kegemni. Believed to be the oldest complete books in the world, dating back nearly 6,000 years, they provide timeless insights into the values and ideals that shaped Egyptian society. Through poetic verses and practical advice, the author, a high-ranking official and respected sage, instructs his son on the principles of ethical conduct, social etiquette, and personal fulfillment. From the importance of humility and respect to the virtues of kindness and generosity, the book paints a vivid picture of daily life and the pursuit of a meaningful existence in the Old Kingdom. These ancient teachings resonate across millennia, offering timeless wisdom on navigating human relationships, achieving success, and living a life of purpose. Despite the vast cultural and historical distance, the book's insights on human nature and the pursuit of happiness remain strikingly relevant to readers today. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Type: textbook
Book Title: Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'gemni; the Oldest Books in the World (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 88 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Judaism / General
Item Height: 0.2 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 4.5 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Battiscombe Gunn
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
