In the Fire of the Forge, Vol. 8

Viac o knihe

Georg Moritz Ebers, a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist, is renowned for his discovery of the Ebers Papyrus, a significant ancient medical text. His academic journey included studying jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships in Egyptian language and antiquities at Jena and Leipzig. Ebers conducted two scientific expeditions to Egypt, contributing to his expertise and publications, including his notable work, "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses." His efforts in editing and translating the Ebers Papyrus further solidified his legacy in the field of Egyptology.