A Word, Only a Word, Vol. 2

Ebers, a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist, gained fame for discovering the Ebers Papyrus, a significant ancient medical document. His academic journey included studying jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships in Egyptian language and antiquities at Jena and Leipzig. Ebers conducted two scientific expeditions to Egypt, enriching his expertise, and published notable works, including "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses." His contributions to Egyptology and literature remain influential, particularly through his editing and translation of the medical papyrus.