Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Egyptians MICHAEL POE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN METAPHYSICS Many requests for me to do some teaching (largely from a book that I am now writing on ancient Egyptian Metaphysics and Personal Worship) about metaphysics, worship and the ancient Egyptian trad- itions. To start off, I want to briefly quote some ancient Egyptian philosophers to give you the gist of ancient Egyptian philosophy and Metaphysics. The next note I enter will be on general comments on ancient Egyptian metaphysics. The material I will use is NOT from Masonic or Rosecrucian but from authentic Egyptian sources. In many cases I can quote the exact sources, most are translations of papyrus, temples, tombs, etc. Having studied the subject for 33 years, gotten a degree on the subject, and working on the book for 10 years, I will pass on some of what I have learned. All of the translations are from Egyptologists and Archaeologists. To quote an old Egyptian philosopher (found written on his tomb), Ptah hotep : " To give a few words of Truth, And what you make of Them will be your Test. " From the College of Priests House of the Temple of Horus at Edfu: " The Lamp of Wisdom burns steadily, If the soil that feeds it be reality. If the oil that feeds the lamp be Love, The beloved will meet the Lord or Lady and be blessed. (Lord or Lady means personal God or Goddess, ed.) If the air that feeds the Flame be Truth, The Breath of He who breathes will inhale Wisdom. If the Spirit enters the Flame, The Fire will be as bright as a Star. " Next little lesson; what is a hymn when I mention one or quote one (which I will from time to time)? The hymns of Egypt tell of the nature and workings of the God/- dess they glorify. They mention his /her name and his/her ties to a locality, allude to the myths and describe his/her appearance and powers and attributes. A occult tradition is like a journey. Before one ventures onto any unknown journey it is best to have an idea of the dangers and preventive protection. Ancient Egypt had 14 traditions. I will, in these notes, outline them all. To share another " wisdom texts " as the ancient Egyptian philos- ophy is called: This one is from Kagemni, whose tomb can be visited at Sakkara, as is known as one of the wisest men around. This text is for a student in order for him to select the right metaphysical teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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