Books by Samuel Sharpe

First published in 1863, this vintage book contains a fascinating treatise on Egyptian mythology and Egyptian Christianity, looking in particular at their influences on modern Christianity. Also included is a the 1911 lecture "The Egyptian Conception of Immortality" by George Andrew Reisner. Samuel Sharpe (1799 - 1881) was an English Unitarian banker. In his spare time, he made substantial contributions to Biblical translation and the field of Egyptology. Contents include: "Founding of the Monarchy", "Accession of Seneferu and End of Archaic Period", "Accession of Unas", "Death of Pepy II and Fall of the Monarchy", "Rise of Feudalism", "Restoration of the Monarchy", "Marriage of Usertesen to Nefert", "Advent of the Hykos", "Expulsion of the Hykos by Aahmes", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

The huge alabaster coffin found in the tomb of Oimenepthah I (Seti I) was regarded as one of the most important artefacts found in Egypt prior to the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. This illustrated description of the sarcophagus was published in 1864, written by the Egyptologist Samuel Sharpe (1799-1881).

This 1838 book begins with a short survey of the history of Egypt up to the time of Alexander the Great. Sharpe then surveys the Ptolemaic era reign by reign, ending with the increasing influence of Rome, the battle of Actium and the conquest of Egypt by Augustus.

Sharpe's objective in this 1836 book is 'to collect out of the writings of the ancients every particular relating to the History of Egypt', marshalling ancient authorities including the Old Testament, Herodotus, and the Ptolemaic priest Manetho. He then uses this evidence to discuss Egyptian life, language, beliefs and customs.