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Lyrics of Ancient Egyptian Christians

ChurchOfJesusChrist.Net | Southern Republik of California, USA | 06/21/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album could be considered the unofficial rap soundtrack to Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell and George Noory. There is even (at least) one sample of Art Bell on this album, sampled from his Credible Edge format talk radio show, saying the word "Abydos", which is an ancient Egyptian city, but also the name of one of Art Bell's cats. It's great to see C2C fans making music (this good and thorough) apropos to the show's format.



This is the kind of rap I like to see: speaking of higher things, stimulating the mind. Not pumping oneself or posturing. The authors drop lots and lots and lots of Credible Edge jargon, centering mostly but by no means entirely around ancient Egypt. The writers are heavily into the credible edge (paranormal/spirituality, etc.). But what I would like to see is not just dropping of terms--which shows the authors know OF these things they're speaking--but also for them to explain what they know or think about so many of these terms they bring up. There is a goldmine of things they could be teaching, just in the Edge vocabulary they go through, which seems almost like free-association, especially when using words not directly related to ancient Egypt. This can get frustrating, because it makes the lyrics harder to mentally keep up with, and seem more superficial, due to the large Fringe vocabulary sometimes wanting for substance or explanation. I am heavily into this area, and there were a few words I wasn't even aware of, and would've liked to have heard more about.



This album is a thesis which declares the connection between Christianity and ancient Egypt. That the ancient Egyptians knew of the coming of the Messiah/Savior, and venerated this Plan of Salvation thousands of years before Jehovah's actual coming/incarnation. This is a very deep concept which only a few are familiar with, with the exception of Latter-day Saints, who were the first group in modern times to establish this connection in the 1800s. Only more recently has less faith-driven evidence been widely available supporting this connection, that ancient Egyptians actually practiced a form of Christianity, long before Christianity itself.



The group members are not LDS, but from reading biographies appear to be at least somewhat Islamic, but these guys believe very obviously in Jehovah and are very interested in the deep concepts behind the nature of God--and the mysteries of the universe.



Therefore, this music can be classified as extremely unique religious or spiritual music, similar to how the best reggae is mostly religious and spiritual music as well, though many don't realize it when they listen to it. But it is certainly rap, following its own direction, and you have probably never heard rap like this (at least lyrically), and probably never hear anything like this from anyone else.



If you are a C2C or Credible Edge fan, or if you just like unique rap music which goes in the direction of intellect and spirituality, instead of being focused on the insecurity of thuggery, it's worth your time to listen to some samples to investigate buying."

Unparalleled

Inuzuka Kagekiyo | 10/02/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The album is just as good as the The Equidivium. Rich lyrics, great beats and samples are ever-present. I think there are a bit too many samples actually, but that aside the album is great. If you liked The Equidivium you'll like Words From the Duat. If you never heard The Equidivium, read reviews on it and apply them to this album, for these albums share similar style."