Where did the ancient Egyptians get their knowledge? | Theosophy Talks
The many known facts show that there was a highly advanced culture for several thousand years. Where did their profound knowledge come from?
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Four Theosophy Talks on ‘Universal Wisdom in the Egyptian-African Tradition’
The culture of ancient Egypt was highly advanced for several thousand years and appeals to the imagination of many people. This is understandable given the memory - however vague - of the wisdom from our previous incarnations.The ancient Egyptians assumed an eternal life. The key to understanding their view of life and death, as found in the Egyptian Book of the Dead and in the function of the Great Pyramid, lies in the mystical aspect of Egyptian religion.This aspect can also be found in the writings of the Hermetic tradition, based on the Books of Thoth. But also in the African Ubuntu philosophy, which also has Egyptian origins. What is the value of all this now?
1 March 2026 - Where did the ancient Egyptians get their profound knowledge?
The culture of ancient Egypt appeals to the imagination of many people. The many known facts show that there was a highly advanced culture for several thousand years. Memories of the wisdom from our previous incarnations – however vague – explain why ancient Egyptian culture resonates so strongly in us. The question is: where did this profound knowledge come from?
8 March 2026 - The mystical relationship between the Great Pyramid and the Egyptian Book of the Dead
In the religion of ancient Egypt, eternal life was assumed. This was expressed in many mythological stories, such as those about Osiris and Isis, and the stories about life after death, as described in the Egyptian Book of the Dead. The key to understanding these stories can be found in the mystical side of Egyptian religion. And that same mystical key also provides more clarity about what the real function of the Great Pyramid was.
15 March 2026 - The present-day value of the Hermetic tradition
The Hermetic writings, with the so-called Books of Thoth as their source, are an example of the profound knowledge of the ancient Egyptians. Many of the original Books of Thoth have been lost over time, but even the remains show evidence of a universal wisdom. Since the Renaissance, this universal wisdom has also permeated our Western culture. What values has brought this to us?
22 March 2026 - I am because we are: living by Ubuntu
Although this is little known, the Ubuntu philosophy of southern Africa also has its roots in ancient Egypt. This philosophy has now become known in the West. This is important, because in a divided world, we need a philosophy that emphasizes unity and interconnectedness of all life. Current examples show that this offers many opportunities for restoring harmony in society, even when that harmony was seriously disrupted.
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The many known facts show that there was a highly advanced culture for several thousand years. Where did their profound knowledge come from?
All Theosophy Talks are recorded live without an audience. Questions during the lecture? Mail us and they will be answered live. You'll find the email address in the confirmation email.
Watch the interactive live stream! - Convert time zone
Lectures within a series can be viewed independently.
Four Theosophy Talks on ‘Universal Wisdom in the Egyptian-African Tradition’
The culture of ancient Egypt was highly advanced for several thousand years and appeals to the imagination of many people. This is understandable given the memory - however vague - of the wisdom from our previous incarnations.The ancient Egyptians assumed an eternal life. The key to understanding their view of life and death, as found in the Egyptian Book of the Dead and in the function of the Great Pyramid, lies in the mystical aspect of Egyptian religion.This aspect can also be found in the writings of the Hermetic tradition, based on the Books of Thoth. But also in the African Ubuntu philosophy, which also has Egyptian origins. What is the value of all this now?
1 March 2026 - Where did the ancient Egyptians get their profound knowledge?
The culture of ancient Egypt appeals to the imagination of many people. The many known facts show that there was a highly advanced culture for several thousand years. Memories of the wisdom from our previous incarnations – however vague – explain why ancient Egyptian culture resonates so strongly in us. The question is: where did this profound knowledge come from?
8 March 2026 - The mystical relationship between the Great Pyramid and the Egyptian Book of the Dead
In the religion of ancient Egypt, eternal life was assumed. This was expressed in many mythological stories, such as those about Osiris and Isis, and the stories about life after death, as described in the Egyptian Book of the Dead. The key to understanding these stories can be found in the mystical side of Egyptian religion. And that same mystical key also provides more clarity about what the real function of the Great Pyramid was.
15 March 2026 - The present-day value of the Hermetic tradition
The Hermetic writings, with the so-called Books of Thoth as their source, are an example of the profound knowledge of the ancient Egyptians. Many of the original Books of Thoth have been lost over time, but even the remains show evidence of a universal wisdom. Since the Renaissance, this universal wisdom has also permeated our Western culture. What values has brought this to us?
22 March 2026 - I am because we are: living by Ubuntu
Although this is little known, the Ubuntu philosophy of southern Africa also has its roots in ancient Egypt. This philosophy has now become known in the West. This is important, because in a divided world, we need a philosophy that emphasizes unity and interconnectedness of all life. Current examples show that this offers many opportunities for restoring harmony in society, even when that harmony was seriously disrupted.
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