An Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionary, Vol. 1

i have purchased both of the volumes of this set and have found a lot of differences in the main transliteration of the hieroglyphics, but these two books are well worth the money if you are just learning to read and write hieroglyphics.

Even though the information in this set is somewhat out of date, after having it for a day, i have learned SO much about hieroglyphics and Egypt. Even though i don't even have the second book yet, I love it! It has a very simple layout. Even a person that knows nothing about Egypt can benefit from this book. I have learned so much from the first volume in one day. This is the best and most complete Hieroglyphic Dictionary that i have come in contact with. I can't wait to find out what else this volume and the second have in store. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to experts and amateurs in the field of Egyptology. I hope everyone benefits from this book as much as i have.

This is a great reference book. Every time I pick it up I find something new and useful. If you are interested in either Egyptology or languages, this is a great resource. It breaks down the hyroglyphs, translates, and provides alphabet guides to not only the hyroglyphs but Coptic, Aramaic, Hebrew, Arabic, and other scripts.

Both the serious student of Egyptology and the amateur will benefit from owning this book. Both volumes are necessary however, to get the full benefit. The intro section in volume 1 covers other languages that were contemporary to or were descendants of the hieroglyphics. Actual alphabets are presented as well as similarities and differences in words. Volume 2 has an extensive king list as well as a section on geographic names. This is useful for students of history, Bible studies, and other subjects besides Egyptology. Overall, an excellent resource for your library. Dr. Constance Johnson, Ph.D.

Though it may be somewhat out of date now, this opus is an excellent reference work! Naturally, you'll need Vol. 2 as well