Sacred Sexuality in Ancient Egypt: The Erotic Secrets of the Forbidden Papyrus

by Ruth Schumann-Antelme and Stéphane Rossini

Book Overview

- The first book to fully explore the sexual philosophy and practices of the ancient Egyptians - Lavishly illustrated with erotic scenes from papyri that have long been hidden from the public - Clarifies the connection of sacred sexuality to Egyptian cosmic symbolism Until recently the forbidden papyri, whose explicit illustrations of Egyptian sexual practices were judged too shocking, were off limits to all but a few scholars. In this book, the first...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892818638
• ISBN13: 9780892818631
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Inner Traditions International
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.1" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Scholarship!

This text is very interesting and it shows that human sexuality in its self hasn't changed that much over the past few thousand years. However, this book is not for the prudish or "up tight" individuals, the content is presented in a forthright and rather blunt manner. This may even give you a few pointers to spice up your own "playtime", I know I learned a lot.

Considers the sexual life of the ancients

Ruth Antelme and Stephane Rossini's Sacred Sexuality In Ancient Egypt is the first book to explore the sexual philosophy and practices of the ancient Egyptians, considering the sexual life of the ancients and revealing the social and personal influences of sexuality in their society. Over 160 black and white photos pepper this informative survey of the symbolism of erotic images found in temples and on papyri. A truly intriguing study.

Bits-n-Pieces

This is an entertaining and informative book about sex, drugs and rock and roll in ancient Egypt. I am happy to recommend it for amatuer Egyptologists.I wish it included a more comprehensive presentation though with more detailed footnotes and much less conjecture (presented as fact).The presentation also suffers from repeated and tiring comments demeaning men and the dronning insistance of ancient Egypt as really a matriarchal society. The tenor and tone of this book is rich in 1980's feminism. For example, the author spends considerable verbage attacking female circumcision precisely BECAUSE the Egyptians DID NOT practice it.Nevertheless, these objections aside, this book is a great coffee table conversation starter and fun to read.

Amazing . . but it needs a content warning!!!

This book dips into the hidden realm of sexuality in Ancient Egypt! However I would only suggest this book to adult readers, as the content is extremely explceit and graphic!!!!