From the court of King Snefru, builder of the great pyramids, comes a voice that has echoed across four thousand years. In this luminous ancient Egyptian text, the sage Neferti is summoned to speak of things to come, and what he sees is a land torn by darkness, famine, and the intrusion of foreigners - followed at last by a king from the south who will restore order, justice, and peace. More than a prophecy, this is a meditation on the fragility of civilization and the enduring human hope for a restorer. This fresh modern-English edition renders the old Egyptian in clear, inviting prose while remaining faithful to the original's meaning and spirit. An introduction, glossary, and selected key passages help today's reader step into the world of the Nile and hear the prophecy as its first hearers did. Part of The World Scriptures Library.