Ancient egypt the light of the world gerald massey. Gerald massey may 29, 1828 october 29, 1907 was an english egyptologist and poet. A work of reclamation and restitution in twelve books vol. This was the secret of that subtle smile inscrutable upon the sphinxs face. With his earlier two series in egyptology, gerald massey turned existing doctrine on its head to argue that not only had egypt spawned human civilization, but that egyptian mythology was the basis for jewish and christian beliefs. Ancient egypt the light of the world vol ii by gerald massey. Unwin, 1907 page images at hathitrust massey, gerald, 18281907. Ancient egypt the light of the world by gerald massey. A work of reclamation and restitution in twelve books. Works by gerald massey at librivox public domain audiobooks. The culmination of his years at this particular intellectual pursuit, ancient egypt. Ii gerald massey 1907 typed and edited by juan schoch. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ancient egypt light of the world, volume 2 gerald massey.
The light of the world 2 volumes in 1 book gerald massey on. With his earlier two series in egyptology, gerald massey turned. The light of the world two volumes in one by massey, gerald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is part 2 of the gerald masseys work about the comparisons between the judeochristian religion and the egyptian religion. The light of the world by gerald massey list of illustrations volume 1 ancient egypt the light of the world book no. In the second volume massey examines the precession of the equinoxes and the old kamite sources of christianity.
This elibron classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1907 edition by t. No one ever understood the mythology and ritual of ancient egypt so well as gerald massey since the time of the ancient philosophers of egypt. Gerald massey books list of books by author gerald massey. Ancient egypt light of the world, volume 1 on apple books. He authored the book of the beginnings, the natural genesis, and ancient egypt. He was known as the light of the world thus the books title and yew was his son and champion who carried him past the dark night of destruction in a cart. Book xii this is part 1of 2 for part 2 of 2 the jesus. British author gerald massey 18281907 published works of poetry, spiritualism, shakespearean criticism, and theology, but his bestknown works are in the realm of egyptology, including a book of the beginnings and ancient egypt. Hermetic occult books occult mysteries ancient wisdom and. A work of reclamation and restitution in twelve books, volume 1. Buy ancient egypt light of the world, volume 1 by massey, gerald isbn. Gerald massay was one of the first egyptologists in modern times to realize that with the final eclipse of the incredibly old land of kam a. London, 1883 was written in the twilight, whereas ancient egypt has been written in the light of day.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of gerald massey books online. A book of the beginnings volume 2 with introduction by charles finch. Ancient egypt the light of the world gerald massey black. This complete edition of ancient egypt light of the world is a complete set of volumes 1 and 2 of the classic book. Pdf ancient egypt the light of the world 12 volumes in 1.
Works by or about gerald massey at internet archive. Concerning egyptology, massey first published the book of the beginnings, followed by the natural genesis. A work of reclamation and restitution in twelve books, volume 2 ebook written by gerald massey. A work of reclamation and restitution in twelve books, volume 1 massey, gerald on. He was a man of protean interests and concerns at once a poet, socialist, shakespearean scholar. Jun 30, 2011 information about the book, ancient egypt the light of the world. Excerpts from ancient egypt, light of the world by gerald massey. It may have been a million years ago the light was kindled in the old dark land with which the illumined scrolls are all aglow, that egypt gave us her mummied hand.
A work of reclamation and restitution in twelve books, gerald massey ancient egypt, the light of the world, gerald massey. Africa within, many of massey s articles and poems relating to egypt. The light of the world, for which he is best known. The light of the world, published shortly before his death, which draws comparisons between the judeochristian religion and the egyptian religion. Nov 26, 20 ancient egypt light of the world, volume 2. In regard to ancient egypt, massey first published the book of the beginnings, followed by the natural genesis. Page no 1 apt, the first great mother 124 1 the mummybabe 219 3 illustration from a theban tomb 289 4 hippopotamus and haunch 311 5 shu the kneeler 315 6 horus strangling serpents 317 7 horus.
Nevertheless, four thousand volumes have got into circulation somewhere or other up and down the. An epic analysis of ancient origins and beliefs, this first volume of ancient egypt elaborates how the first humans, who emerged in africa, created thought. Topics comparative mythology, ancient egypt, jesus christ collection opensource language. This was the secret of that subtle smile inscrutable upon the sphinxs face, now told from sea to sea. This book is one of the best of its kind and a musthave for every student of egyptian mythology and history. The light of the world 2 volumes in 1 book massey, gerald on. Ancient egypt the light of the world a work of reclamation and restitution in twelve books vol. Information about the book, ancient egypt the light of the world. Ancient egypt the light of the world by gerald massey book xii this is part 1of 2 for part 2 of 2 the jesuslegend traced in egypt for ten thousand years 756the jesuslegend in rome 771the egyptognostic jesus 786double horus, or jesus and the christ in part 2 805the mysteries and miracles 819jesus in the mount. It was vitvans wish to reprint the complete works of gerald massey i. Gerald massey massey, gerald, 18281907 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article massey, gerald, 18281907.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ancient egypt, the light of the world. A work of reclamation and restitution in twelve books, volume 1 ancient egypt, the light of the world. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ancient egypt light of the world, volume 2. This book is one of the best when it comes down to egyptian mythology, occultism and interpretation. The earlier books were met in england with the truly orthodox conspiracy of silence. In this, with his earlier two series in egyptology, gerald massey turned existing doctrine on its head to argue that not only had egypt spawned human civilization, but that egyptian mythology was the basis for. Ancient egypt the light of the world by gerald massey 11 december 2008 isbn 1595476067 page 661 lost light. The light of the world two volumes in one massey, gerald on. A work of reclamation and restitution in twelve books, volume 2.
Gerald massey was an english poet and writer on spiritualism and ancient egypt. The light of the world, published shortly before his death. Ancient egypt, light of the world, 12 books on egypt. Jun 30, 2011 buy ancient egypt the light of the world. Gerald massey massey, gerald, 18281907 the online books page. Gerald massey project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. An interpretation of ancient scriptures by alvin boyd kuhn 11 june 2007 isbn 1599868148 page 674 mercer dictionary of the bible by watson e. The light of the world paperback mar 15 2007 by gerald massey author 4. A practicing druid, massey was elected chosen chief of the most ancient order of druids from 1880 through 1906. A work of reclamation and restitution in twelve books, volume 1 by gerald massey overview this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
My reading of gerald masseys 1887 lecture about the lunar origins of solar myth heroes. Massey was one of the first egyptologists in modern times to suggest that with the final eclipse of the old land of kam a. In the first volume of ancient egypt, massey was primarily concerned with elaborating how the first humans emerging in africa created thought. It also includes and extensive biography of the life and writings of gerald massey including several of his short poems. Page no 1 apt, the first great mother 124 1 the mummybabe 219 3 illustration from a theban tomb 289 4 hippopotamus and haunch 311 5 shu the kneeler 315 6 horus strangling serpents 317 7 horus in pisces 343. Oct 08, 2011 concerning egyptology, massey first published the book of the beginnings, followed by the natural genesis. Ancient egypt the light of the world v1 by gerald massey.
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