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Questions for: The Ancient Egyptian Priesthood: The Spiritual Scientist

1. Why was the Egyptian Priesthood so important for the continuity of Ancient Egypt?

2. What inspired scientific development in Ancient Egypt?

3. Why was the development of science problematic for Euro-centric historians?

4. Where did the priesthood of Ancient Egypt come from and what did they study?

5. Where did the scribes and future priests obtain their schooling?

6. What specific functions did the priests perform in Ancient Egypt?

7. What were the names of some of the temples where the priests were trained?

8. What made the temples huge self sufficient and prosperous institutions?

9. What were the initiatory steps a student scribe had to endure in order to become a priest?

10. For priests in active duty what were the standards of purity they were required to maintain?

11. How were the priests chosen?

12. How large the Ancient Egyptian priesthood and what was their primary functions?

13. What was the hierarchy of the priesthood?

14. Who were lay magicians and where and how did they operate as priests?

15. What were some of the taboos and traditions of the priesthood?

16. Describe the role of women as priestesses?

17. What did female priestesses have in common with other African societies?