{"title":"Rune Nyord","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection dedicated to the works of \u003cem\u003eRune Nyord\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author known for his profound explorations into historical themes and military history. Within our selection, you will find compelling narratives that delve into the depths of human endeavour, complexity, and the timeless quest for survival and immortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the intriguing titles available is \u003cem\u003eYearning for Immortality\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking book that examines the universal human obsession with eternal life. Nyord masterfully intertwines documented history with engaging storytelling, offering readers a rich tapestry of insights into civilisations that have pursued the elusive dream of immortality. His work is renowned for its meticulous research, vivid imagery, and captivating narrative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRune Nyord's contributions to the fields of history and military history provide not just a recounting of events, but also a lens through which we can understand the motivations and desires of past societies. His books invite readers to reflect on the lessons of history and explore the enduring questions that continue to resonate in our modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Nyord's literary world to discover a unique blend of historical facts and human stories, offering both an educational and an inspiring reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yearning-for-immortality-by-rune-nyord-9780226838250","title":"Yearning for Immortality","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow our understanding of the ancient Egyptian afterlife was shaped by Christianity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of us are familiar with the ancient Egyptians' obsession with immortality and the great efforts they made to secure the quality of their afterlife. However, as Rune Nyord shows, even today, our understanding of the Egyptian afterlife has been formulated to a striking extent in Christian terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNyord argues that this is no accident but rather the result of a long history of Europeans systematically retelling the religion of ancient Egypt to fit the framework of Christianity. The idea of ancient Egyptians believing in postmortem judgment with rewards and punishments in the afterlife was developed during the early modern period through biased interpretations that were construed without any detailed knowledge of ancient Egyptian religion, hieroglyphs, and sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a growing number of Egyptian images and texts became available through the nineteenth century, these materials tended to be incorporated into existing narratives rather than being used to question them. Against this historical background, Nyord argues that we need to return to the indigenous sources and shake off the Christian expectations that continue to shape scholarly and popular thinking about the ancient Egyptian afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000852005100,"sku":"9780226838250","price":61.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20610783482268.jpg?v=1763309959"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/rune-nyord.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}