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OverviewIn Phoenix of Eternity, Ben has done it again, the legendary phoenix returns to its oldest and most powerful source: Egypt's Bennu, the dawn-bird who rises not because death is absent, but because renewal is stronger than disappearance. Here, eternity isn't a dreamy, passive ""forever""-it's an active victory, won each night as the sun crosses the dangerous Duat, defended against forces that would halt its return, and reborn each morning as light restores the world of maat-truth, order, and moral clarity. The Bennu becomes the living emblem of that drama: creation surfacing from the Nun, kingship renewed through succession, and a cosmos that keeps beginning again. But the Bennu is not only a cosmic symbol-it is an afterlife strategy. Through the lens of Egyptian funerary religion, the book explores the soul as movement and agency, the winged ba that longs to ""come forth by day,"" and the transformation language of the Book of the Dead, where becoming is power and rebirth is something you can learn, claim, and live. Moving between Ra's sunrise and Osiris's resurrection, Phoenix of Eternity reveals a vision of immortality built on rhythm: vanishing, returning, rising-again and again-until eternity is no longer just time without end, but the art of becoming. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ben Van KerkwykPublisher: Ben Van Kerkwyk Imprint: Ben Van Kerkwyk Volume: 11 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.544kg ISBN: 9798233110948Pages: 410 Publication Date: 29 December 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationBen has devoted the past 17 years to writing and researching the vast and enduring legacy of Ancient Egypt. His work delves deeply into the field of Egyptology, with a particular focus on the temples, sacred landscapes, and inscriptions that line the Nile Valley. Over the years, he has meticulously studied how these monuments reveal the beliefs, rituals, and daily lives of the ancient Egyptians, weaving his findings into a body of writing that connects past discoveries with modern scholarship. Beyond the written word, Ben has led more than 30 expeditions to Egypt, allowing him to engage directly with the archaeological sites and inscriptions he studies. These journeys have given him a rare perspective, blending academic insight with firsthand exploration, and fueling his lifelong passion for uncovering the mysteries and wonders of one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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