BY CHRISTIAN DE VARTAVAN
Nile in Solar Key invites readers on an enlightening journey through ancient Egyptian religion, tracing a path stretching a thousand kilometres along the Nile from Aswan to Alexandria. This captivating work employs a unique format, featuring fifty stages of exploration accompanied by electronic watercolours. Through this unfolding immersive experience, readers gradually grasp the complex principles of ancient Egyptian beliefs and their magnificent civilization.
The book delves into the birth of the world and the gods, exploring cosmogony and the pantheons of ancient Egypt. It discusses significant theological developments, including Akhenaten’s Amarna revolution and the emergence of monotheism, as well as Moses’ henotheism in light of Manetho’s writings. The narrative also touches on the flight of Christ into Egypt and the enduring struggle among the three great divine powers: Re, Amun, and Osiris.
Osiris, the suffering god with whom every deceased person could identify, plays a pivotal role in this exploration, as his annual resurrection influenced early Christian beliefs about Christ’s death and resurrection. By examining these themes, “Nile in Solar Key” reveals how ancient Egyptian religion contributed to the moral foundations that underpin our modern civilization and daily actions.
As Vartavan states, “Those who sail upon the Nile’s storied waters, often unbeknownst to themselves, embark on a voyage towards their own soul“. This sentiment underscores that a journey through Egypt is ultimately a personal adventure of self-discovery. Beneath its seemingly simple and poetic prose lies a profound understanding of ancient Egypt from one of its foremost specialists, who passionately shares his love for this remarkable civilization.
Additionally, the book serves as an homage to religious tolerance and faith, enriched by autobiographical elements, including the author’s eyewitness account of the extremist attack at the Cairo Museum in 1989.
“Nile in Solar Key” is thus a multifaceted work that unfolds like a crescendoing symphony, culminating in a deeply enriched understanding. Designed for those embarking on a Nile cruise, this book is not just a guide but an invitation to explore both ancient wonders and personal insights along one of history’s most significant rivers and civilizations.
Hardback with title embossed in gold and jacket. 216 pages including 53 digital watercolors of Egypt by the author. 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.8 cm. £ 19.95 (UK) or £ 25.95 (World).
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