{"title":"Elisabeth R. O'Connell","description":"\u003cp\u003eElisabeth R. O'Connell offers insightful explorations into the rich tapestry of ancient religions and spirituality, with a particular focus on Egypt. Her works delve into the cultural and religious practices that shaped one of history’s most fascinating civilisations, inviting readers to uncover the sacred mysteries of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough vivid scholarship and engaging narrative, O'Connell captures the essence of spiritual life in antiquity, making her books essential for anyone interested in the intersection of history, religion, and archaeology. Her writing illuminates the enduring legacy of ancient beliefs and their impact on modern understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"egypt-by-gisela-helmecke-9780714151144","title":"Egypt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its arid climate, Egypt preserves a unique range and abundance of evidence providing insights into the emergence and establishment of new religions, their relationship to each other and the pagan past. Over 300 objects have been specially selected for this publication, drawing on the significant collections of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin and the British Museum and reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the Nile Valley from the first to the twelfth century AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough beautiful works of art, including jewellery, painted panels, textiles, sculpture, calligraphy, manuscripts, glass and ceramics, we gain a better understanding of the lives of ordinary and extraordinary people in this important period in Egyptian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also reveals the different types of sacred buildings - synagogue, church, and mosque - and explains their architectural history and dissemination in Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470505722092,"sku":"9780714151144","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780714151144-egypt.jpg?v=1775220389"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elisabeth-r-oconnell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}