Originally, Amun-Ra was known as Ra, recognized as the "Sun God." He created himself and the entire universe, and some think ancient Egyptians had a belief in one powerful god.
After the Thebes rebellion against
the Hyksos and Ahmose I's rule (16th century BC), Amun (also Amon, Ammon, Amen, Amana) gained national
importance, merging with the Sun god Ra as Amun-Ra. He was also
considered the king of the gods.
"Amen" is a word from Biblical Hebrew. It's in the Hebrew Bible as a confirming response, often after blessings. The root א-מ-נ is in several Semitic languages, including Aramaic. In Hebrew, it means to be firm, reliable, faithful, or to have faith. The word came to Greek from early Church Judaism and then to other European languages from Greek.
From Hebrew, "amen" was adopted into Arabic religious vocabulary, with a similar meaning. It's used in Christian and Islamic contexts, especially in prayer. In religious texts, it appears in Arabic translations of the Bible and after reciting the first chapter of the Quran.
Some theosophists, Afrocentric history theorists, and esoteric Christians suggest "amen" comes from the African God Amun. People still say "Amen" after every prayer today.
"Amen" is a word from Biblical Hebrew. It's in the Hebrew Bible as a confirming response, often after blessings. The root א-מ-נ is in several Semitic languages, including Aramaic. In Hebrew, it means to be firm, reliable, faithful, or to have faith. The word came to Greek from early Church Judaism and then to other European languages from Greek.
From Hebrew, "amen" was adopted into Arabic religious vocabulary, with a similar meaning. It's used in Christian and Islamic contexts, especially in prayer. In religious texts, it appears in Arabic translations of the Bible and after reciting the first chapter of the Quran.
Some theosophists, Afrocentric history theorists, and esoteric Christians suggest "amen" comes from the African God Amun. People still say "Amen" after every prayer today.
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