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Even in the Bible, Egypt appears as a land of magical arts. Egypt is commonly associated with all who are interested in and practice magic; for example, Pythagoras is credited with the Egyptian magical art of making birds descend from the sky. Many religions dispute and combat magic because they have long lost contact with the soul of the universe. This is why the Egyptians used the verb neter, which doesn't refer to a god but to divine energy in action. For this civilization, magic was a reality present at all levels. Rituals were ceremonial magic, and prayers were magical formulas.

This is an initiation into the tone, structure, and mentality of Egyptian knowledge, the basis of all Western theology and science. It is a redefinition of those concepts which are basic to the pharaonic transmission—the glory of ancient Egypt. The author explores the "process of becoming" as related to consciousness and revealed in nature; the kinship between man and the mineral, plant and animal kingdoms; the stages of awareness leading to "Cosmic Consciousness"; and the mystery of the formation of substance into matter.

Unlock the fascinating history behind the making of the Bible - the most influential book in human history. "The Bible: How We Got It, Who Gave It to Us, and Why" is a masterfully researched and accessible exploration into how the Bible was assembled, authorized, and preserved across the centuries. Drawing on early church history, Jewish tradition, key theological debates, and landmark councils, this comprehensive work traces the formation of both the Old and New Testaments across the Protestant, Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox traditions. Discover: Why different Christian denominations ...

This summary presents "Amarnian art," a critical examination of the artistic and cultural shifts that occurred during Akhenaten's reign in ancient Egypt. The book investigates the departure from conventional artistic practices towards a new aesthetic that emphasised personal expression, emotional depth, and divine representation. This transformation is intricately linked to Akhenaten’s groundbreaking religious reforms, which significantly influenced societal structures and values of the time. "Amarnian art" not only situates these developments within their historical framework but also ...

Decoding Hieroglyphs and Other Ancient Scripts is a fascinating journey into how archaeologists and language experts have unlocked the voices of long-lost civilisations. Written with clarity, warmth, and historical insight, this book brings to life the greatest codebreaking adventures in human history. From the majestic hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt to the wedge-shaped impressions of Mesopotamian cuneiform, from the elegant Mayan glyphs to the cryptic symbols of Linear B and Rongorongo, this book explores how some of humanity’s oldest writings were invented, used, lost—and then rediscovered.

Who Will Tell My Story? presents an ordinary existence interrupted by unfathomably seismic and unjust events. On the ground during the first months of the assault on Gaza following the events of 7 October, the author of this diary - first published in The Guardian - maps out the physical and psychological terrain of a life under siege.