Egyptian Light and Hebrew Fire by Karl W. Luckert is a bold and deeply analytical exploration of the foundational religious ideas that shaped Western civilization. Drawing from mythology, archaeology, theology, and evolutionary anthropology, Luckert contrasts the symbol systems of ancient Egypt and early Israel, showing how their differing views on the divine, kingship, history, and human purpose formed the basis of Christendom’s theological legacy. This is a sweeping and scholarly work that challenges readers to rethink the origins of Judeo-Christian thought through a comparative, historical lens.