Kemetic- If You could only choose one book

[Aniera]

Okay! I have searched up and down, in and out, of the Special Sig for Kemetic and have seen many of the books being somewhat pricey and I'm wanting a new book so bad it's making me crazy. But with holidays around the corner and a two year old pulling on my wallet I find myself a little strapped with money.

I was wondering- if you could only choose one book for a beginner in Kemetic what would you recommend and why?

[Darkhawk]

I was wondering- if you could only choose one book for a beginner in Kemetic what would you recommend and why?

 
Naydler's Temple of the Cosmos.  It addresses the basic cosmological and psychological foundations of Egyptian religion in a very clear and evocative manner.

[Devo]

Naydler's Temple of the Cosmos.  It addresses the basic cosmological and psychological foundations of Egyptian religion in a very clear and evocative manner.

 
Same. I think its one of the best primers you can get.

-Devo

[SatAset]

I was wondering- if you could only choose one book for a beginner in Kemetic what would you recommend and why?

 
Have you read Darkhawk's FAQ?  Here is the link if you haven't:  http://www.ecauldron.net/reconegyptfaq.php

As for books, what are you specifically looking for?  Are you looking for academic works or modern spiritual practice works?

[Aniera]

Same. I think its one of the best primers you can get.

-Devo

 
Thank you! Will look into that one!!

[Aniera]

Have you read Darkhawk's FAQ?  Here is the link if you haven't:  http://www.ecauldron.net/reconegyptfaq.php

As for books, what are you specifically looking for?  Are you looking for academic works or modern spiritual practice works?

 
I hadn't seen that yet, and will stalk it in just a moment.

I don't really know just yet. I think I want Modern Spiritual at first, then academic works, or maybe the other way around. Honestly, I don't know.. and I hate not knowing :mad: haha.

[SatAset]

I hadn't seen that yet, and will stalk it in just a moment.

I don't really know just yet. I think I want Modern Spiritual at first, then academic works, or maybe the other way around. Honestly, I don't know.. and I hate not knowing :mad: haha.

For modern spiritual practice, I would recommend either Tamara Siuda's Ancient Egyptian Prayerbook or Eternal Egypt by Richard Reidy.  

E-Book version:  Ancient Egyptian Prayerbook

E-Book:  Eternal Egypt

I'd third the recommendation for Temple of the Cosmos as well for the reasons Darkhawk stated.

[Devo]

For modern spiritual practice, I would recommend either Tamara Siuda's Ancient Egyptian Prayerbook or Eternal Egypt by Richard Reidy.  

E-Book version:  Ancient Egyptian Prayerbook

E-Book:  Eternal Egypt

I'd third the recommendation for Temple of the Cosmos as well for the reasons Darkhawk stated.

 
I think these books (aside from Naydler) are only useful if you've got a basic idea of what Kemeticism is, though. Reidy's book is only useful if you're got a basis for performing the rituals. The Prayerbook is only good if you like prayers
We are severely lacking in the modern practice book category. You're better off looking at online resources for that, truthfully.

-Devo

[Aniera]

I think these books (aside from Naydler) are only useful if you've got a basic idea of what Kemeticism is, though. Reidy's book is only useful if you're got a basis for performing the rituals. The Prayerbook is only good if you like prayers
We are severely lacking in the modern practice book category. You're better off looking at online resources for that, truthfully.

-Devo

 

Thank you, I'll keep that in mind! I've been stalking... I mean browsing many modern online sources, blogs and such... thank you!

[Devo]

Thank you, I'll keep that in mind! I've been stalking... I mean browsing many modern online sources, blogs and such... thank you!

 
If you ever need online resources, let me know. I've got online resources for miles

-Devo

[Aniera]

If you ever need online resources, let me know. I've got online resources for miles

-Devo

 
I've been looking at your WP and the resources there too but I love online resources-especially free

[DavidMcCann]

I was wondering- if you could only choose one book for a beginner in Kemetic what would you recommend and why?

It's not really a first book, but a good read is
Ancient Egyptian Literature, translated by John L. Foster.
It has quite a few hymns, as well as love songs and satires, and it brings one closer to the Egyptians and their thoughts.