A Thorny Path, Vol. 8

Ebers, a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist, is renowned for his discovery of the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical texts. His academic journey included studying jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships in Egyptian language and antiquities at Jena and Leipzig. His significant contributions to Egyptology began with his first major work, "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses," followed by the editing of the celebrated medical papyrus in 1874, showcasing his deep engagement with ancient Egyptian culture and medicine.