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

by Battiscombe G. Gunn (Author)

The book ""Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni: The Oldest Books in the World"" by Battiscombe G. Gunn is a collection of two ancient Egyptian texts that are considered to be the oldest books in the world. These texts are the ""Instruction of Ptah-Hotep"" and the ""Instruction of Ke'Gemni"". The ""Instruction of Ptah-Hotep"" is a guide to living a virtuous life, written by Ptah-Hotep, a high-ranking official in ancient Egypt. The text covers topics such as respect for authority, humility, and the importance of education. The ""Instruction of Ke'Gemni"" is a similar guide to living a virtuous life, written by Ke'Gemni, a scribe in ancient Egypt. This text covers topics such as honesty, hard work, and the importance of family. The book includes translations of both texts, along with commentary and analysis by the author. The commentary provides historical context and helps readers understand the significance of these ancient texts. Overall, ""Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni: The Oldest Books in the World"" is a fascinating look at two of the oldest written works in human history, and provides valuable insight into the values and beliefs of ancient Egyptian society.1908. Introduction; The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep; The Instruction of Ke'Gemni; Note to appendix; The Instruction of Amenemheet; Explanation of Names; Bibliography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.