Book of Sothis

The "Book of Sothis " (also pseudo - Manetho ) is an alleged work of Manetho, the Georgios Synkellos end of the eighth century AD translated. It is based mainly on information provided by Flavius ​​Josephus and Eusebius of Caesarea and was designed by Alfred von Gutschmid to the end of the third century AD dated. The names listed in the "Book of Sothis " are partly taken from other sources, since among other names are used that do not appear in the Manethonian versions.

The dynastic period of ancient Egyptian kingship was the unknown author with 2211 years, are said to have ruled in a total of 86 kings. The "Book of Sothis " ends with the account of Cambyses II, founder of the 27th Dynasty, " the Egypt by force of arms in 4987 Annus Mundi ( 523 BC) during the reign of Amasis, the 86th king ( Pharaoh ) conquered ".

Historical Significance

Georgios Synkellos reported that the "Book of Sothis " II to the Pharaoh Ptolemy ( 285-246 BC) conceived as a dedication of " Manetho from Sebennytos " because Ptolemy II wanted to learn to look to the future. Manetho to have translated him to the "Book of Sothis ," based on the sacred books of Thoth, which were written in the holy language on monuments.

After detailed investigations, this accompanying work history of ancient Egypt proved beyond doubt to be a forgery. However, the unknown author had good knowledge of Manetho. The most obvious fakes is reflected in the introduction of dedication to Ptolemy II, who was named by the author as " Σεβαστω ( Augustus ) ," a title, but the BC was only introduced in the first century:

" For the great King Ptolemy Philadelphus Augustus. Greetings to my Lord Ptolemy, Manetho, high priest and scribe of the sacred Egyptian shrines, born in Sebennytos and living in Heliopolis. It was my job, oh greatest king, above all think about what you wanted to examine you. Since you're trying to ergünden the future of the universe, see, dutifully I obeyed your command. Everything is written down in the books of your forefather Hermes Trismegistus. I pray that the king, my lord, well might live. "

Nevertheless, the "Book of Sothis ' concerning Manetho fonts another important work, even if the information provided there be an attempt to link the events in the Old Testament is not historical- chronological form with the ancient Egyptian history. Chronology critics such as Immanuel Velikovsky used yet partly the details of the "Book of Sothis " as basic data in their works.

Content

The "Book of Sothis " begins " 534 years after the biblical Flood ( 3268 BC ) in the year Annus Mundi 2776 ( 2734 BC) " with the ancient Egyptian King (Pharaoh) Menes. It lists in chronological order on the Greek name of the ancient Egyptian kings and calls the associated government data, some with notes on special events of individual kings. The first 25 kings are said to have reigned 700 years before the Hyksos rulers " Silitês " is " 3476 ( 2034 BC ) in the year Annus Mundi " listed as the 26th king.

In addition, the following topics: " Sothis cycle " together with its historical use, the dating of the introduction of the Egyptian calendar of 365 days, the conversion of " divine years " in " royal earth years " and the " Egyptian residence of Abraham and Joseph ." In contrast to the other Manethonian versions of Josephus, Africanus and Eusebius among others, the Exodus from Egypt under Moses is not mentioned.