The Neteru of Kemet: An Introduction [Paperback]

Tamara Siuda-Legan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1997

THE NETERU OF KEMET: An Introduction2010 version (reprint of the rare 1994 text)"If you are looking for a good introductory book to the Gods of ancient Egypt, The Neteru of Kemet is the best I have read. The author is a graduate student of ancient religions and a priestess of the House of Netjer. Thus, she writes of the Gods (Neteru) with both scholarly background and personal experience. This combination gives her material that sense of truth so often lacking in other recent books on this subject.The introduction deals principally with the religious practices of Kemet (ancient Egypt) and touches on those of the House of Netjer. The bulk of the book consists of 13 vignettes devoted to the most universally known Neteru. Each vignette contains Kemetic texts, visualizations/ meditations, illustrations, and a discussion of the Neter being described. Following these is an excellent bibliography and a brief glossary. . . ."Reviewed by Shawn Fields-Berry Obsidian Magazine

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Eschaton Productions Inc. (July 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573531057
• ISBN-13: 978-1573531054
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,863,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #84 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > History > Middle East > Egypt

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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good starting point for Ancient Egyptian religion studies., January 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Neteru of Kemet: An Introduction (Paperback)

My only regret with this book was that it was far too short! However, it presented the Egyptian gods (or netjer, as the author refers to them) from a fresh, new perspective hitherto unseen in most texts pertaining to them (including most Wiccan "Egyptian" books). After so many years of poorly-researched books and manuals that used Budge or 70's romance novels as their references on the subject, it's good to see someone out there worth her salt putting effort into the matter (and amusing to see how many people imitate her pronunciations and use her definitions without giving her any credit whatsoever). This book touched me deeply, and has led me to question much of what I thought of the Egyptian belief system. For that alone, it is worth my praise. Now if she'd just write another one....

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction for spiritual practice, November 28, 2005

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Lauren MacAoidh - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Neteru of Kemet: An Introduction (Paperback)

This author has produced more updated material since The Neteru of Kemet was published, but this book is still a favorite in our household.

The book is formatted in vignettes that each include gentle visualizations which provide an excellent starting point for getting to know the Ancient Egyptian Gods on a personal level.

Readers who seek to begin a personal relationship with these Gods will find this book a helpful introduction.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Obsidian Magazine review, June 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Neteru of Kemet: An Introduction (Paperback)

THE NETERU OF KEMET: An Introduction Tamara Siuda Eschaton Productions, Inc., Chicago, IL, 1994

If you are looking for a good introductory book to the Gods of ancient Egypt, The Neteru of Kemet is the best I have read. The author is a graduate student of ancient religions and a priestess of the House of Netjer. Thus, she writes of the Gods (Neteru) with both scholarly background and personal experience. This combination gives her material that sense of truth so often lacking in other recent books on this subject.

The introduction deals principally with the religious practices of Kemet (ancient Egypt) and touches on those of the House of Netjer. The bulk of the book consists of 13 vignettes devoted to the most universally known Neteru. Each vignette contains Kemetic texts, visualizations/meditations, illustrations, and a discussion of the Neter being described. Following these is an excellent bibliography and a brief glossary. The text is well written and accessible, if brief in places. Overall, I highly recommend it and hope to see more extensive works by Ms. Siuda in the future.

Reviewed by Shawn Fields-Berry