Reviews by doudouce55

The author claims this book (her fourth) is the last one.

Through different Ancient Egyptian texts, she studies the meanders of Ancient Egyptian souls. Tombstone texts reveal their deep meanings and the wish of each to tell that his heart was filled with Maat throughout his life. She begins by explaining that one should be aware of 'terminological muddle', such as for the word wisdom.
She also tells of the arrival of the idea of 'evil' in texts of the Fourth Dynasty. According to her, the pursuit of happiness seems to be linked with social ethics and generosity.

This is an intelligent book to read, which leaves the reader with much to think about, once the book is closed.

In this book, the authors first present a short history of Giza's archaeological site and then examine several objections raised against the discipline by outsiders, such as Bauval, Hancock, Schoch, West and Dunn.

Plunging into the heart of the controversies, the authors describe the politics behind the site of Giza, the sphinx and the pyramids. The references and appendices included clearly demonstrate that the authors extensively researched the subject.

A book for open-minded readers, who wish to know more about the site and the theories surrounding the Giza Plateau.

Through this wonderful compact book and its exercises, readers are able to identify the names of pharaohs and their queens.
They will actually translate curses and other inscriptions, and will be transported to Egypt with short visits of the pyramids, the sphinx, the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, the Temple of Hatsheptsut at Deir el-Bahri, the Colossi of Memnon, the Luxor and Karnak temples among many other monuments.

In only 120 pages, the authors briefly explain the Ancient Egyptian religion and the most important gods and goddesses. They also deal with hieroglyphs and their spelling and translation, reading numbers, and even a little hieroglyphic grammar.
There is an answer page that provides a key to the various exercises.
A short bibliography and chronology are provided at the end.

With several black and white illustrations, this book is a must for any trip to this fascinating land, whether accompanied by a guide or alone.

The book discusses new age beliefs, based on 20 goddesses, including the Egyptian goddesses Hathor and Isis. It allows you to find the right goddess in you. Definitely for those interested in esoteric out-of-the-path research.

If you want to know how far people take Ancient Egyptian religious ideas, this book is for you.

This is the story of the people of Israel in ancient Egypt, from the Ramesside Period to the Ptolemaic times.

The author's extensive research brings us to a world we rarely hear of : the life of common people, which is as important as the life of emperors. This book is more about social changes than religion.

An important contribution for anyone who wishes to know about the reality of everyday life for these peoples in those times.

Archeological remains open up to the author while searching for the antecedents of the great Ancient Egyptian civilization.

From the paleolithic to the neolithic of the fifth millennium BC, she examines these complex and sometimes obscure cultures, which ruled over the land before the known kings, who are often referred to as 'the first ones.' The clear description, both geographical and historical, leaves the reader with questions.

An excellent translation of a very specific, somewhat technical book, that remains easy to comprehend for the interested reader.

Everyday life in Ancient Egypt is as important to study as the great events.

This book explains what part age, class, sex and ethnicity played in the lives of individuals. The author presents innovative theories about the complex society of Ancient Egypt. It brings the feeling that this fascinating civilization still has very many interesting stories to tell.

An excellent book for serious students and scholars.

The author (also known as mystery writers Barbara Michaels and Elisabeth Peters) chronicles historical and societal events. The reader will have an overview of ancient Egypt.

Although originally written in 1964, the book contains accurate and precise details making it readable and informative.
An excellent book to have in one's library.

This book starts from the premise that the Ancient Egyptian gods were like a community tribe and examines the societal functions within. As within all communities there is jostling for hierarchical position and currying favour amongst those currently holding the highest positions.

The gods are immortal but their bodies are vulnerable. Their needs, their food and their abilities are outlined here through examination of various ancient texts.

The world of the Ancient Egyptians was divided into inter-dependent spheres and each had its own inter-linked mythology. How these beliefs interacted with the rituals employed by the pharaohs is explained in vivid detail.

The book has a few black and white illustrations, excellent footnotes with bibliographic information and it has a glossary of the major gods from Aker to Wadjet.

In essence it is well written and easy to understand for beginners and scholars.

The author explains the hieroglyphs, gods, mummies, pyramids, monuments, pharaohs and religious beliefs of Ancient Egypt. He discusses the civilisation's link to Atlantis, as well as past and recent archaeological discoveries.
Not only does the book provide a bibliography, it also gives several websites worth visiting.

This is an interesting introduction to Ancient Egypt, for open-minded beginners.