Religion and the 42 Principles of Maat

I've been looking at Religions and beliefs and wondering where it all came from and why.
Seems many current religions are based on the Old Testament Bible, both Christian and Muslim beliefs. 
Frankly since discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls this is the only substantiated original book. Both the New Testament and the Quaran were written later based on the Old Testament. 
But going back further I found that the Old Testament was based heavily on the Egyptian Book of the Dead written thousands of years earlier to similar stories of Gods based on astronomical events. 
I think that if any belief makes the world a better place I'm all for it no matter how ridiculous it is. 
I looked at the 42 Principles of Maat, an ancient Goddess and her commandments thousands of years before Moses and his Ten Commandments. Read them over see if they sound familiar.

The 42 Ideals of Ma’at 
1. I honor virtue
2. I benefit with gratitude
3. I am peaceful
4. I respect the property of others
5. I affirm that all life is sacred
6. I give offerings that are genuine
7. I live in truth
8. I regard all altars with respect
9. I speak with sincerity
10. I consume only my fair share
11. I offer words of good intent
12. I relate in peace
13. I honor animals with reverence
14. I can be trusted
15. I care for the earth
16. I keep my own council
17. I speak positively of others
18. I remain in balance with my emotions
19. I am trustful in my relationships
20. I hold purity in high esteem
21. I spread joy
22. I do the best I can
23. I communicate with compassion
24. I listen to opposing opinions
25. I create harmony
26. I invoke laughter
27. I am open to love in various forms
28. I am forgiving
29. I am kind
30. I act respectfully of others
31. I am accepting
32. I follow my inner guidance
33. I converse with awareness
34. I do good
35. I give blessings
36. I keep the waters pure
37. I speak with good intent
38. I praise the Goddess and the God
39. I am humble
40. I achieve with integrity
41. I advance through my own abilities
42. I embrace the All

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