Ben van Kerkwyk

Broschiertes Buch

Papyrus of Eternity, the Ancient Egyptian Book of Going Forth By Day

Beschreibung

Papyrus of Eternity: The Ancient Egyptian Book of Going Forth by Day unveils the timeless Egyptian vision of death not as an ending, but as a radiant continuation of life. It is the story of a civilization that sought not escape from mortality, but mastery over it - a culture that inscribed its faith in immortality upon fragile papyrus, transforming words into vessels of divine power. Emerging from the golden age of Thebes and the rise of the New Kingdom, Papyrus of Eternity explores the birth of Egypt's most enduring spiritual text - The Book of the Dead, or The Book of Coming Forth by Day. Rooted in the Pyramid and Coffin Texts, it became a universal guide to the afterlife, blending the mysteries of Amun, Ra, and Osiris into a vision of cosmic harmony. Through poetic narrative and historical depth, this volume traces how royal theology evolved into a sacred dialogue between the living and the dead - how priests, scribes, and common believers used the power of the written word to journey through the Duat, the underworld of transformation. Each spell, each image, each stroke of the scribe's brush was a step toward rebirth - a return to the eternal light. Papyrus of Eternity is more than the story of a text; it is the chronicle of humanity's oldest meditation on the soul. It reveals how the Egyptians turned language into creation, art into resurrection, and death into the most luminous of beginnings - the moment of coming forth by day.

Autor

Ben has devoted the past 17 years to writing and researching the vast and enduring legacy of Ancient Egypt. His work delves deeply into the field of Egyptology, with a particular focus on the temples, sacred landscapes, and inscriptions that line the Nile Valley. Over the years, he has meticulously studied how these monuments reveal the beliefs, rituals, and daily lives of the ancient Egyptians, weaving his findings into a body of writing that connects past discoveries with modern scholarship. Beyond the written word, Ben has led more than 30 expeditions to Egypt, allowing him to engage directly with the archaeological sites and inscriptions he studies. These journeys have given him a rare perspective, blending academic insight with firsthand exploration, and fueling his lifelong passion for uncovering the mysteries and wonders of one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ben Van Kerkwyk
• Seitenzahl: 298
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 435g
• ISBN-13: 9798232683559
• Artikelnr.: 75708569