The Twelve Gates
A Spiritual Passage Through the Egyptian Books of the Dead
- Paperback
328 pages
- Release Date
15 July 2011
Summary
In The Twelve Gates, clinical anthropologist John Rush embarks on a spellbinding journey through death rituals in various cultures, centering on the ancient Egyptian philosophy of death and resurrection.
The first part of the book provides an overview of different rituals, encouraging readers to confront their feelings about death and to reevaluate their lives. The author details his own experiences preparing for death, including a painful tattooing process inspired by the an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781583941751 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1583941754 |
| Author: | John Rush |
| Publisher: | North Atlantic Books,U.S. |
| Imprint: | North Atlantic Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 328 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 15 July 2011 |
| Weight: | 658g |
| Dimensions: | 19mm x 179mm x 235mm |
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John Rush
John A. Rush, PhD, N.D., is a Professor of Anthropology at Sierra College, Rocklin, California, teaching Physical Anthropology and Magic, Witchcraft and Religion. He is the author of several books on Clinical Anthropology, the application of anthropological concepts to psychotherapeutic and physical healing. He is also a Naturopathic Doctor and Medical Hypnotherapist in private practice.
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