Mock the Dead (aka publish a paper of your best appreciation)
"... The positivism of modern science has obsessed us with this idea that the Egyptians are beset with this morbid preoccupation with death, the gloom and the tomb. The grisly mummy image, you know, that we got with the Egyptians. Nothing could be further from the truth. Resurrection, not death is the theme here. Look at this man. He's striding forth with purpose and gladness. His eyes looking forward. The hands above his head are raised in the Ka-gesture which is the salute to the spirit moving into the higher realm ... the upper world, is the Ka . You see, when you enter the presence of a great one you raise both hands to show that you are not armed. Also, that you bear no ill will and that you trust him completely. He is coming into the presence of the Father, you always call him the "Father," with complete trust and confidence. That's followed by the hepet, or the "embrace." . Then you embrace him and you become one with him. You become his son. I h...