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The Twelve Gates: A Spiritual Passage Through the Egyptian Books of the Dead [With Tarot Cards]

A Spiritual Passage Through the Egyptian Books of the Dead

Author: John A. Rush  

Takes the reader on a journey through death rituals in various cultures, centring on the ancient Egyptian philosophy of death and resurrection. Using a comparative study of the Egyptian Books of the Netherworld, this book helps the reader to see the vital significance of living a good life and preparing for a peaceful, conscious death.

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Takes the reader on a journey through death rituals in various cultures, centring on the ancient Egyptian philosophy of death and resurrection. Using a comparative study of the Egyptian Books of the Netherworld, this book helps the reader to see the vital significance of living a good life and preparing for a peaceful, conscious death.

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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 ancient Egyptian Books of the Netherworld. He then guides readers through the Twelve Gates of the Underworld, symbolic ritual stages during which they can figuratively experience death and rebirth. A set of full-color tarot cards, designed by the author, is included as an aid in passing through each of the Gates. These ancient rituals, performed by pharaohs and priests for thousands of years, help ease the way toward a peaceful, conscious death.

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About the Author

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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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 ancient Egyptian Books of the Netherworld. He then guides readers through the Twelve Gates of the Underworld, symbolic ritual stages during which they can figuratively experience death and rebirth. A set of full-color tarot cards, designed by the author, is included as an aid in passing through each of the Gates. These ancient rituals, performed by pharaohs and priests for thousands of years, help ease the way toward a peaceful, conscious death.

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Product Details

Publisher
Frog, Ltd. | North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Published
31st July 2007
Edition
1st
Pages
334
ISBN
9781583941751

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