I am so excited to announce that we will have a guest speaker, Dr. Joshua Burns, from Marquette University on Wednesday, February 7. As our study of Ancient Egypt has evolved, many students have been wondering more about the Ancient Egyptians’ beliefs in the afterlife. Dr. Burns, a professor of theology, will share his expertise and help answer some of our wonders through a presentation including sharing excerpts from the Book of the Dead,  an ancient Egyptian funerary text.

In addition, Rabbi Rachel Marks from Congregation Shalom will  come and speak to us about the afterlife in Judaism.

It will be a wonderful opportunity for our students to go from me to we, as we compare and contrast our beliefs to those of ancient Egypt.