The Temples of Karnak (Hardcover)

by R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz (Author), Georges de Miré (Photographer), Valentine de Miré (Photographer)

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. . . As monumental as it is beautiful. Inner Traditions has now completed a task that truely warrants applause. -- The Quest, Nov/Dec 2000

As a contemporary renaissance man, R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz may fall into that category of genius shared by such luminaries as Rudolph Steiner and Emanuel Swedenborg. He combined the talents of social reformer, artist, scientist, visionary, and mystic to formulate ideas that were far ahead of their time. -- East West

De Lubicz [is] a source of revolutionary insights. -- Saul Bellow, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1976

In the first Renaissance, the Florentines went back to the knowledge of the ancient Greeks. In this, our planetary Renaissance, we return to the esoteric knowledge of the ancient Egyptians. The research and intuitions of Schwaller de Lubicz should be placed alongside Evans-Wentz's recovery of the esoteric knowledge of Tibet. -- William Irwin Thompson, author of At the Edge of History

Of all contemporary esotericists, there are few who are as fascinating, and whose work is as potentially rewarding, as R. A. Achwaller de Lubicz. -- Gnosis

Schwaller de Lubicz's great work, grounded in a remarkable insight into the science and philosophy of the ancient world, opens the way to a complete reappraisal of Egyptian civilization, revolutionizing our view of history. -- John Michell, author of The New View Over Atlantis

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"Of all contemporary esotericists, there are few who are as fascinating, and whose work is as potentially rewarding, as R. A. Achwaller de Lubicz."
(Gnosis )

"As a contemporary renaissance man, R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz may fall into that category of genius shared by such luminaries as Rudolph Steiner and Emanuel Swedenborg. He combined the talents of social reformer, artist, scientist, visionary, and mystic to formulate ideas that were far ahead of their time."
(East West )

"R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz, one of the most important Egyptologists of the twentieth century, collects the giant shards of this fascinating and strangely alien civilization and presents them in a book that is itself as monumental as it is beautiful. Inner Traditions has now completed a task that truely warrants applause."
(The Quest, Nov/Dec 2000 )

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 736 pages
• Publisher: Inner Traditions (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892817127
• ISBN-13: 978-0892817122
• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 9.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #401,374 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A vital piece of Egyptology, February 18, 2002

By	ilmk "ilmk" (UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I bought this as a gift for my wife but on flicking through it myself have found it stirred a mixture of curiosity and wonder. It is primarily a book with plates of the Temple at Karnak, but it has a good opening section on the history of the area, a nice outlay on each of the royal cartouches and, after the plates themselves, a interesting commentary.
The book is not intended as a discussion on Karnak. It is the culmination of several years hard work photographing and documenting the temple. As a primary source it is already invaluable, for to have such a feast of photographs in one book is rare.
Any Egpytologist or student of the area must possess this book because the Temple of Karnak is there in all its glory to look at. If it had some color plates then so much the better but that is hardly a detraction on an immensely fine piece of work.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Record of an Essential Site, December 13, 2003

By	Stanley C. Sargent "Stanley C. Sargent" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This beautifully boxed, printed and bound hardcover is the finest record of the reliefs and monuments of Karnak that I've encountered. In main, this book consists of over 450 excellent, clear and detailed, black and white photographs, one to each oversized page. A brief introductory text provides the reader with some historical and overview information to prepare him/her for the photos. The photos are followed by fairly lengthy notes describing each photo individually, which is a wonderful addition that adds tremendous insight and understanding to the knowledge and enjoyment to be derived from the wonderful camerawork.

I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in ancient Egypt that goes beyond the casual.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Trip, May 4, 2007

By	Mark D. Peterson "Hapsburg" (Mascoutah, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Outstanding publication. So much visual information it will take several viewings to take it all in - but that is the best part - a long lasting read to savor! One the most exceptional books I've ever encountered on Egypt! No one will be let down.