Barbara Blomberg, Vol. 7

Ebers was a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist, renowned for his discovery of the Ebers Papyrus, a pivotal ancient medical text. His academic journey began with studies in jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships in Egyptian language and antiquities. Ebers conducted significant research in Egypt, contributing to the field through works like "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses." His expertise culminated in the editing of the celebrated medical papyrus, enhancing our understanding of ancient Egyptian medicine.