The Egyptian book of the dead / [translated by] E.A. Wallis Budge; with a new introduction by John Romer.
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TextLanguage: English Original language: Egyptian Series: Penguin classicsPublication details: London : Penguin, 2008.Edition: New ed. / edited by John RomerDescription: ccxliv, 698 p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN: - 0140455507 (pbk.)
- 9780140455502 (pbk.)
- Book of the dead.
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Main Library | NonFiction | 299.31 B724 | Available | 33111006356410 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The Book of the Dead is a unique collection of funerary texts from a wide variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth century BC. Consisting of spells, prayers and incantations, each section contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. The papyruses were often left in sarcophagi for the dead to use as passports on their journey from burial, and were full of advice about the ferrymen, gods and kings they would meet on the way. Offering valuable insights into ancient Egypt, The Book of the Dead has also inspired fascination with the occult and the afterlife in recent years.
Previous ed.: London: Cassell, 2001.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Book of the Dead is a unique collection of funerary texts from a wide variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth century BC. Consisting of spells, prayers and incantations, each section contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. The papyruses were often left in sarcophagi for the dead to use as passports on their journey from burial, and were full of advice about the ferrymen, gods and kings they would meet on the way. Offering valuable insights into ancient Egypt, The Book of the Dead has long inspired fascination with the occult and the afterlife.
Translated from the Egyptian.