Barbara Blomberg, Vol. 10

Ebers was a pioneering German Egyptologist and novelist, renowned for discovering the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical texts. His academic journey included studying jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships at Jena and Leipzig. His significant contributions to Egyptology began with his 1867 work, "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses," followed by the editing of the Ebers Papyrus in 1874, which solidified his legacy in the field. Ebers' extensive travels in Egypt enriched his research and understanding of ancient cultures.