The Eternal Temple (Ramses, Volume II) [Paperback]

Christian Jacq (Author)

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Publication Date: March 1, 1998

The splendor and danger of ancient Egypt continues in the second volume of this magnificent saga. For Ramses, the Son of Light, the coronation has arrived. Now he will learn whether the friends of his youth--people such as Moses and the aging Greek poet, Homer--can truly be trusted. Shaanar, the young king's scheming older brother, still has designs on the crown, and in the shadows, the machinations of a mysterious sorcerer threaten the throne.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446673579
• ISBN-13: 978-0446673570
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.9 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #387,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of education, a bit of sex with a twist of religion, August 29, 2000

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AA "ashour001" (Newton, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Eternal Temple (Ramses, Volume II) (Paperback)

This is a really nice collection. I enjoyed it very much. It is so very well researched in both historical and religious terms. Jacq was largely very faithful to historical facts. He made one enormous assumption with no historical backing whatsoever, that Ramses II was King of Egypt during the time of Moses. His history of Moses and the events of his life resemble those told in the bible and Quran, but in a secular fashion. The story does go on, but then again the man did rule Egypt for a very long and eventful period. There are indeed several cardboard like people in the book, very one dimensional and therefore very predictable. If you like history, suspense, lots of action, this is a great collection, enjoy it. If you are planning a Nile Cruise, or have just been on one, you must buy this.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Twist on History, August 10, 2000

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This review is from: The Eternal Temple (Ramses, Volume II) (Paperback)

Here's a book that both enthralls you and challenges your basic concepts. I found the relationship between Moses and Ramses II extremely fascinating, making me rethink some traditional teachings. Although a work of fiction, this series draws you in and keeps you wanting more. Just like canceling a tied game at halftime. My husband and I flipped a coin to see who would read it first. We ended up reading it together and look foward to moving onto the next one now! Definitely a book that can be read to and by anyone. My stepson is reading the first one now and has fallen in love with learning about Ancient Egyptian culture! No history teacher could have done better! Get them interested and let research and learning take over.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good representation of Ancient Egypt with boring plot, May 23, 2003

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Snake Fang (Sofia, Bulgaria) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Eternal Temple (Ramses, Volume II) (Paperback)

I found the second of the five books about Ramses very boring. First book (Son Of Light) seemed good to me, it had an interesting plot, but after (and while) reading its sequel I felt very disappointed. First of all - bad characters are banally bad and good characters - extremely good and luck is always on their side. Ramses is something like a superman, not a human. There are a lot of fictional moments in the book - like the way Ramses finds Abu Simbel, it was the elephant he saved in the first book that shows the place to him. Wow, what magnificent creatures were there in Ancient Egypt. And not to talk about the magic that is practiced and has real effect. The only character that develops in some way is Moses but his development seems so illogical and unnatural that it only strenghtens my disappointment from the book. And remember Sari - Ramses' teacher? He's so bad now that I can hardly believe such transformation in real environment. Sometimes dialogues between characters are so banal that they do not represent nothing you don't know or wouldn't expect.

The book has some good points though. It gives valuable information about Ancient Egypt mythology and if you abstract youself from the simplicity of the characters you could find Ancient Egypt's representation quite successful at moments.

One of the little moments that I like in the book is the birth of Ramses' daughter and the struggle for her life.

As a conclusion I would say that this book may be found interesting for people interested in Ancient Egypt but those looking for good story may find it boring.