The Twelve Gates:A Spiritual Passage Through the Egyptian Books of the Dead:A Spiritual Passage Through the Egyptian Book of the Dead

by: John Rush (Author)

Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S.

Publication Date: 31 Mar. 2007

Language: English

Print Length: 328 pages

ISBN-10: 1583941754

ISBN-13: 9781583941751

Book Description

In The Twelve Gates, clinical anthropologist John Rush embarks on a spellbinding jouey through death rituals in various cultures, centering on the ancient Egyptian philosophy of death and resurrection. The first part of the book provides an overview of different rituals, encouraging readers to confront their feelings about death and to reevaluate their lives. The author details his own experiences preparing for death, including a painful tattooing process inspired by the ancient Egyptian Books of the Netherworld. He then guides readers through the Twelve Gates of the Underworld, symbolic ritual stages during which they can figuratively experience death and rebirth. A set of full-color tarot cards, designed by the author, is included as an aid in passing through each of the Gates. These ancient rituals, performed by pharaohs and priests for thousands of years, help ease the way toward a peaceful, conscious death.
About the Author John A. Rush, PhD, N.D., is a Professor of Anthropology at Sierra College, Rocklin, Califoia, teaching Physical Anthropology and Magic, Witchcraft and Religion. He is the author of several books on Clinical Anthropology, the application of anthropological concepts to psychotherapeutic and physical healing. He is also a Naturopathic Doctor and Medical Hypnotherapist in private practice.