Problem
Questions for the Concept of Maat
A. How was Maat represented in Ancient Egypt?
B. What does Maat mean and represent in Ancient Egypt?
C. What areas does the principles of Maat include?
D. What is Maat defined as?
E. What is the focus of Maat?
F. What are the specific evidences of Maat?
G. What were the basic values of Maat?
H. What are the 25 dimensions of Maat?
I. How would one practice Maat in Egyptian society?
J. What are the 42 Confessions or Declarations of Innocence?
The Ten Commandments Derived from Maat
• I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt have no gods before me.(36,41)
• I shalt not make unto thee any graven image.... (The Aten)
• Thou shalt not take the name of they God in vain. (7, 37, 41)
• Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy.
• Honor they father and mother. (1, 12, 28)
• Thou shalt not kill (4)
• Thou shalt no commit adultery. (11, 20, 21)
• Thou shalt not steal. (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 39, 40)
• Thou shalt not bear false witness against they neighbor. (8, 13, 18, 29)
• Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house or wife, (13, 20, 21, 29, 33).