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The author draws on folklore and hieroglyphic texts to reveal the potency and influence of the ancient lore of Egyptian magic.
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In light of the western world's fascination with magic and mystery, Christian Jacq's book shows us the world of the ancient Egyptians through their magic and their beliefs, an aspect so very prominent in his Ramses books. Compared to his other writings it may appear dry, but still makes for enjoyable reading
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Very disappointed in this. I've read a number of Christian Jacq's books which have been excellent - this one is not. I found it very heavy going with a continual tendency to ramble. I have to say I've now abandoned it and am moving on to some other books on the same subject but by different authors - hopefully they won't be so difficult! In previewing this review it's came back up as a kids review - if I'd read this as a child regrettably it would've put me off Egyptology...
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
A very accessible and informative treatise.
4 April 2000
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Dr. Christian Jacq is a noted Egyptologist who draws upon his researches emanating from a meeting with a family of snake charmers to explore the world of ancient Egyptians, a people permeated with magic controlling every aspect of their life -- an influence which has survived down to the present day. In Magic And Mystery In Ancient Egypt, Jacq draws on both folklore and hieroglyphic texts to reveal the potency and all-pervading influence of this ancient lore. Entertainingly written, Jacq takes the reader on a journey into the ultimate mysteries as he describes a world in which ever living thing, every rock and stream, and every action of mankind was governed by ritual. This truly "reader friendly" work shares with modern readers a very ancient legacy for metaphysical studies and students of Egyptology an very accessible and informative treatise.
6 of 10 people found the following review helpful
a good book and artistic history
26 May 2001
Format:Paperback
It is so beautiful and artistic the history of ancient egyptian magic and history,... I enjoy reading it, I found it very informative on the history of ancient egyptian mistery and magic. It is a general information but abundant and the way it is explain is very easy to understand... Although it is not a book about a specific magick or occult related so for those whose searching for the layed description about egyptian magick ingridients and so on this is not it,... but it gives a beautiful history and illustration of ancient egyptian. For those who is searching for information of such, get this book you'll enjoy it,... After reading this book I understand more the way why the god and goddeses are so vital in ancient egyptian,... I also like the way Christian put it all,..I especially enjoyed the epilogue,.....
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