Moral values in ancient Egypt (Orbis biblicus et orientalis) Reviews

The author claims this book (her fourth) is the last one.

Through different Ancient Egyptian texts, she studies the meanders of Ancient Egyptian souls. Tombstone texts reveal their deep meanings and the wish of each to tell that his heart was filled with Maat throughout his life. She begins by explaining that one should be aware of 'terminological muddle', such as for the word wisdom.
She also tells of the arrival of the idea of 'evil' in texts of the Fourth Dynasty. According to her, the pursuit of happiness seems to be linked with social ethics and generosity.

This is an intelligent book to read, which leaves the reader with much to think about, once the book is closed.