TEMPLE OF ISIS

SACRED TEXTS:   (I use the term "Sacred Texts" to mean that in the book concerned, there are passages from translated heiroglyphic texts, of a spiritual nature.  It doesn't necessarily mean that the entire text is Sacred.)

Ancient Egyptian Divination and Magic by Eleanor L. Harris
Samuel Weiser Inc.  I 57863-036-3
A practical manual for the techniques and rituals of the Ancient Egyptians.

Ancient Egyptian Magic by Bob Brier
Quill, Inc.   ISBN:  0-688-00796-1
The factual information is great, some of his interpretations are overly simplistic.

Ancient Egyptian Mysteries - It's Relevance Today by John Van Auken
Are Press   ISBN: 0-87604-422-4
An overview of Ancient Egyptian symbolism and mysticism.

Ancient Myths and the New Isis Mysteries by Rudolf Steiner
Anthroposophic Press   ISBN: 0-88010-377-9
Essays written in the early 1900's about the mysticism & symbolism of Ancient Egyptian wisdom and its relevance in the 1900's.  Quite interesting!

Awakening Osiris by Normandie Ellis
Phanes Press   ISBN: 0-933999-74-7
Words cannot express how beautiful this translation or interpretation of the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, interpreted spiritually, not literally.  My copy is a precious gift from the Temple of Isis in Virginia City.

Egyptian Magic by Sir Wallis Budge
Citadel Press   ISBN: 0-8065-0629-6
Ancient Egyptian names, spells, enchantments, amulets, pictures and ceremonies for haling the sick, rasing the dead, knowing past and future, etc.  Written in 1899

Description De L'Egypte -Complete edition by Tascher
The complete drawings and paintings of the scholars who were brought by Napoleon Bonaparte while conquering Egypt - briefly.  The introduction is in French, English and German.

Dreams of Isis - A Woman's Spiritual Sojourn  by Normandie Ellis
Quest Books  ISBN:  0-8356-0712-7
A beautiful, moving book with lots of fantastic information and insights

The Egyptian Book of the Dead - The Book of Going Forth By Day
Chronicle Books  ISBN:  0-8118-0767-3
The first authentic presentation of the complete papyrus of Ani featuring integrated text and full color images.

Egyptian Magick - Enter the Body of Light by Gerald & Betty Schueler
Llewellyn Publications   ISBN: 1-56718-604-1
Invaluable rituals to travel the magickal universe

Egyptian Magic by Sir Wallis Budge
Citadel Press   ISBN: 0-8065-0629-6
Ancient Egyptian names, spells, enchantments, amulets, pictures and ceremonies for haling the sick, rasing the dead, knowing past and future, etc.  Written in 1899

The Elements of Egyptian Wisdom by Naomi Ozaniee
Element   ISBN:   1-85230-497-9
In this Element Series book the author examines the background to the Egyptian tradition to reveal the secrets of their complex world of myth and spirituality.

Feasts of Light - Celebrations for the Seasons of Life Based on the Egyptian Goddess Mysteries  by Normandie Ellis
Quest Books    ISBN: 0-8356-0744-5
An excellent resource for authentic rituals all year long.

The Goddess Sekhmet - Psycho-Spiritual Exercises of the Fifth Way by Robert Masters
Llewellyn Publications   ISBN: 0-87542-485-6
Seriously good exercises for reaching the neters and thereby changing your life and the way you relate to your body.

The Gods of the Egyptians   Two Volumes  by E.A. Wallis Budge
Dover Publications   ISBN:   0-486-22055-9 & 0-486-22056-7
The major Ancient Egyptian "myth" stories, originally published in 1904

The Golden Cauldron by Nicki Scully
Bear & Co. Publishing   ISBN: 0-939680-78-5
Shamanic journey work to the wisdom of ancient civilizations, including the Ancient Egyptians.

Her-Bak - The Living Face of Ancient Egypt  by Isha Schwaller De Lubicz
Inner Traditions Intl.   ISBN:  0-89281-003-3
The re-creation of the life and lessons of a temple initiate in ancient Egypt.

Isis Unveiled - A Master Key to the Mysteries of Ancient & Modern Science and Theology, 2 Volumes by H.P. Blavatsky
Theosophical University Press ISBN 0-911500-03-0
Ms. Blavatsky has written a comprehensive but incomprehensible book, mostly because it was published in 1877.

The Mysteries of Isis - Her Worship and Magick  by DeTraci Regula
Llewellyn Publications   ISBN:  1-56718-560-6
A wonderfully practical book on today's worship of Isis

Myths of the Sacred Tree by Moyra Caldecott
Destiny Books   ISBN:   0-89281-414-4
Short stories recounted myths from various cultures regarding sacred trees, quite a few of them are Egyptian.

The Neteru of Kemet - An Introduction by Tamara Sivda-Legan
E Schaton   ISBN: 1-57353-105-7
Visualizations and stories and pictures of the major gods of the pantheon.  Very powerful!

Rosicrucian Principles For Home & Business by H. Spencer Lewis, F.R.C
Rosicrucian Library Vol. II - Supreme Grand Lodge of Amorc
The copy I have, thanks to the Temple of Isis in Virginia City:). Was published in 1961.  I'm sure there are more recent copies you can get by writing the Rosicrucians.  (Or visit their museum in San Jose)

Sacred Science - The King of Pharonic Theocracy by R.A. Schwaller De Lubicz
Inner Traditions Intl.  ISBN:  0-89281-222-2
Understanding symbolism and symbolique

The Sacred Tradition in Ancient Egypt - The Esoteric Wisdom Revealed  by Rosemary Clark
Llewellyn Publications   ISBN:  1-56718-129-5
My first book with the Copyright date of 2000 is the perfect textbook for Ancient Egyptian religious studies.  Wonderfully written from a spiritual perspective.

Serpent in the Sky - The High Wisdom of Ancient Egypt by John Anthony West
Quest Books   ISBN:  0-8356-0691
A new history of Ancient Egypt - Based and inspired by Temple of Man by RA Schwaller De Lubicz

The Temple In Man - Sacred Architecture and the Perfect Man  by R.A. Schwaller De Lubicz
Inner Traditions Intl.   ISBN  0-89281-021-1
The symbolism of the Luxor Temple in Egypt

The Temple Of Man by R.A. Schwaller de Lubicz
Inner Traditions   ISBN: 0-89281-570-1
This is Mr. Schwaller de Lubicz's amazing masterpiece.  He lived and researched at the Temple of Luxor, translated all the walls and understood the scientific and spiritual implications.  You'll need a secure grasp on advanced mathematics and physics.  The retail price is $200 and worth every penny, only recently published in English in 1998 (finally!).  I'm not sure I'd suggest it for every practitioner, but an excellent book in every regard.
 

HIEROGLYPHICS

Egyptian Language - Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphics by Sir. E.A. Wallis Budge
Dover Press   ISBN:  1-56619-060-6
Comprehensive with lots of examples

Legends of the Egyptian Gods - Hieroglyphic Text and Translations by E.A. Wallis Budge
Dover Press  ISBN:  0-486-28022-5
Excellent book to practice with.

An Egyptian Hieroglyphic Reading Book for Beginners by E.A. Wallis Budge
Translations on the pages are in ancient Egyptian, with a good vocabulary list in the back.
Dover Publications   ISBN:  0-486-27486-1

Egyptian Hieroglyphic Grammar by S.A.B. Mercer
Ares Publishers Inc.  ISBN:  0-89005-203-4
I think this book is out of print, but well worth the search.

An Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionary Vol I & II  by E.A. Wallis Budge
Dover Books  ISBN:  0-486-23615-3 & 0-486-23616-1
Essential reference material. The volumes are sold separately.

A Hieroglyphic Vocabulary to the Book of the Dead by E.A. Wallis Budge
Dover Publications  ISBN: 0-486-26724-8
Very useful reference book.

Fascinating Hieroglyphics - Discovering, Decoding and Understanding the Ancient Art by Christian Jacq
Sterling Publishing   ISBN: 0-8069-8699-9
 

GENERAL INTEREST

The Elements of the Goddess  by Caitlin Mathews
Element Inc.   ISBN  1-85230-085-X
Understanding the Divine Feminine principle

A Search In Secret Egypt by Dr. Paul Brunton
Samuel Weiser Inc.  ISBN:  0-87728-603-5
He does some fabulously fun things and finds many strange discoveries.

Pyramid Power  by Max Toth and Greg Nielsen
Destiny Books  ISBN:  0-89281-106-4
Unleashing the secrets of the Ancients.

Priestesses  by Norma Lorre Goodrich
Harper Perennial  ISBN:  0-06-097316-1
Ancient priestess practices for a huge variety of Goddesses.

All Color Book of Egyptian Mythology by Richard Patrick
Crescent Books   ISBN:   7064-0128-X
Mythology and wonderful photos!

Symbols, Signs & Signets by Ernst Lehner
Dover Publications   ISBN:   0-8356-0744-5
1355 signs, seals and symbols illustrated, not all are Egyptian

Cleopatra - The Story of a Queen by Emil Ludwig
Garden City Publishing
Beautifully told story of Cleopatra, out of print I think.

Splendors of Ancient Egypt from the Egyptian Museum Cairo
Presented by Florida Intl. Museum, St. Petersburg - Booth - Clibborn, editors
ISBN: 1-873968-91-4
Beautiful photos of the major exhibits.

Dictionary of Symbols by Tom Chetwynd
Thorsons   ISBN: 1-85538-296-2
A useful resource, not specifically Egyptian
 

DIVINATION SYSTEMS

Ibis Tarot by Josef Machynka
AGM AGMULER   ISBN 3-905021-59-5
Colorized paintings from an Ancient Egyptian tomb wall.  Wonderful readings.

Ancestral Path Tarot by Julie Cuccia-Watts
US Games ISBN 88079-141-1
This deck uses a different myth system for each suit, Ancient Egyptian for the wands.

Egyptian Tarot Deck by Comte Saint-Germaine
US Games   ISBN 0-913866-94-6
Uncolored, short but simple readings.

The Egyptian Oracle by Maya Heath
Bear & Company Publishing ISBN 1-879181-19-3
Tiles and board, Very meaningful readings.

The Way of Cartouche by Murry Hope
St. Martin's Press   ISBN 0-312-85824-8
Simply drawn, large cards that reverse themselves when necessary.  Readings on three different levels.

The Eye of Horus by David Lawson
 St. Martin's Press ISBN 0-312-14528-4
Clay tiles in a bag, in-depth readings and affirmations.

Goddess Knowledge Cards by Michael Babcock, Paintings by Susan Seddon Boulet
Pomegranate ISBN 0-7649-0604-6
These aren't strictly speaking divination cards, but I use them to drawn one a day to see what aspects of The Goddess I should embody that day.

Amulets of the Goddess by Nancy Blair
 Wingbow Press   ISBN 0-914728-80-6
 No Egypt here, but powerful goddess energy.

The Ancient Egyptian Oracle - The Cards of Ra-Maat by Norman Plaskett
Journey Editions
Simple symbols are sometimes the best for strong readings.

The Isis Tarot by Erna Dresbeke von Enge
Amber Studio
Not exactly tarot, 36 cards, no minor arcana, but they're pretty

The Tarot of the Sphinx by Silvana Alasia
Lo Scarabeo Publishers
Painted scenes that appear to be photographs of Ancient Egyptian temple or tomb walls, comprehensive readings.

TEMPLE MUSIC

From the Goddess - On Wings of Song   by Grobert Gass
Spring Hill Music
Wonderful sound of women chanting and weaving three well known goddess chants along with sounds of the ocean and harps.  Very mesmeric!

Lunar Goddess by Broy Ghiglia
Valley of the Sun Publishing   ISBN:   0-87554-574-2
Music to celebrate the full moon.

Goddess Chant by Shawna Carol
Ladyslipper Music
A choir of women with many chants celebrating Her in Her many forms.

Ancient Echos by Steven Halpern and Georgia Kelly
Sirius Rising Music
On the wings of sound you are transported back to the mysteries of Ancient Egypt, China and Greece.

Eternal Egypt by Phil Thornton & Hossam Ramzy
New World Music
Exotic rhythms intertwined with visionary music to provide an outstanding hypnotic and wholly captivating recording.  (I hear there's a volume II as well!)

Invocation to Isis - Original Harp & Flute Music by Melissa Morgan and Diane Clarke
Published by them too.

A Circle Is Cast by Libiana
Spinning Records
Rounds, chants and songs for celebration and ritual
 

Pharaoh by Sierra Studios, Impression Games
PC CD  Rule the Nile, build a kingdom, live forever.  Wonderful graphics.  Learn the complexities of building a civilization from scratch and the difficulties of sustaining it.

Egyptian Designs - CD ROM and Book
Dover Electronic Clip Art.  372 different copyright free images.  PC & Apple CD

Ancient Egypt Treasure Chest by the Museum Store ISBN: 1-56138-462-3
Inside the chest is a paper scarab board game, info book by the British Museum, rubber stamp holder, hieroglyphic stamps and decoder, map, stickers, paper Senet board game, charts of Gods/Pharaohs, faience beads and shabti mummy to create a necklace, sheet of black papyrus.  Lots of fun stuff!
 

FOR KIDS

Egyptian Stained Glass Coloring Book by John Green
Dover Publications   ISBN: 0-486-28351-8
Boldly outlined illustrations based on actual works of art - 16 full page black and white illustrations printed on translucent paper.

The Ultimate Ancient Egyptian Sticker Book by Dorling Kindersley
DK Publishing   ISBN: 0-56458-560-3
Stickers of photos of objects on exhibit in the British Museum.
 

FICTION

The Egyptian   by Mika Walter
Werner, Soderstrom, Osakeyhtio   ISBN: 951-0-11989-X
Originally a Finnish novel, about an Ancient Egyptian physician.

Falcon At the Portal by Elizabeth Peters
Avon Books   ISBN: 0-380-798573
A family of archeologists in 1911 uncover a mystery.  Most of Ms. Peters' books are set in Egypt and librarians and booksellers have trouble keeping them on the shelves.

Dawn of Desire by Joyce Verretter
Avon Books ISBN: 0380-00562-X
An historical romance novel set on the Ancient Nile.

AGATHA CHRISTIE: She married an archeologist and spent several seasons with him in Egypt.  Here are some of her Egyptian mysteries.  There are other short stories as well, not mentioned here:

Death On The Nile - Hercule Poirot goes on a cruise on the Nile where a strange murder occurs.
Death Comes as the End - Historical novel of an ancient murder mystery.
Akhnaton - A play based on the life of Pharaoh Akhanton.

Please feel free to send in your additions!  Good or bad, we need to know.  I just need the title, author, publisher, ISBN number if possible, and a short summary of what it's about and possibly your personal opinion.
 

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