

Who is God? -Lord of Ma'at/King of Tzedek
36 snips Feb 5, 2024
This podcast explores the concept of God across different civilizations, including the Lord of Mott in ancient Egyptian religion. It discusses the significance of Ma'at, the cosmic law of rightness that even God is subject to. The podcast also explores cross-cultural counterparts of Ma'at and delves into the concept of tzetic, righteousness and justice in various cultures. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of understanding God's nature as the cosmic law of righteousness.
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Ma'at's Importance
- Ma'at, the foundational principle in ancient Egyptian religion, is crucial for understanding the cosmos.
- It explains creation, healing, resurrection, evil, sin, becoming like God, and how universes operate.
Ma'at Defined
- Ma'at, meaning straightness, levelness, and measure, is connected to righteousness.
- It represents a cosmic principle of rightness governing the entire cosmos.
Ma'at and Order
- Adhering to Ma'at creates order (cosmic, political, social, etc.).
- Rebelling against Ma'at produces disorder (Isfet) and chaos.