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In The Twelve Gates, clinical anthropologist John Rush embarks on a spellbinding journey 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.Product Identifiers
PublisherNorth Atlantic Books,U.S.
ISBN-139781583941751
eBay Product ID (ePID)96331358
Product Key Features
Number of Pages328 Pages
Publication NameThe Twelve Gates: a Spiritual Passage Through the Egyptian Books of the Dead
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Psychology
AuthorJohn Rush
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height235 mm
Item Weight658 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorJohn Rush
TopicMental Health, Coping with Illness