Sun, Akhenaten and the Origin of Monotheism | In Person (Ryan Ranch)
Course Description:Ancient Egyptians developed a remarkably stable civilization and religion characterized by a complex panoply of gods. In about 1350 BCE, the Pharaoh Akhenaten tried to change all that—introducing the world's first monotheism. The sole god was the solar disk Re. In the process, a new style of art was created, expressive of human feeling and intimacy as never before. Join us for a fascinating look at Akhenaten's religious revolution, the remarkable changes it brought forth, and the astronomical events that may help explain this pivotal development in history. |
Tuition: $30.00 Additional Fees: $0.00 |
Day/Time
Fridays, Mar. 20, 27 * 10:00 a.m. – noon* (2 sessions)
Location
In Person: CSUMB Ryan Ranch, 8 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Monterey
Facilitator:
Pierre Sokolsky, Ph.D., is Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy Emeritus, and former Dean of the College of Science at the University of Utah. These lectures are inspired by his new book, "The Clock in the Sun," from Columbia University Press.