A Word, Only a Word, Vol. 3

Georg Moritz Ebers was a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist, renowned for discovering the Ebers Papyrus, a significant ancient medical document. His academic journey included studies in jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships in Egyptian language and antiquities at Jena and Leipzig. Ebers undertook two scientific expeditions to Egypt, contributing to his expertise in Egyptology. His notable works include "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses" and the edited translation of the Ebers Papyrus, highlighting his influence in the field of ancient medical history.