A Thorny Path, Vol. 4

The book highlights the significant contributions of Georg Moritz Ebers, a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist, renowned for discovering the Ebers Papyrus, a crucial ancient medical document. Ebers' academic journey included studies in jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships in Egyptian language and antiquities. His scientific expeditions to Egypt enriched his expertise, culminating in influential works such as "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses" and the edited translation of the Ebers Papyrus, showcasing his deep engagement with Egyptian history and medicine.