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The Egyptian Book of the Dead

Name: The Egyptian Book of the Dead
Author: E. A. Wallis Budge
ISBN: 9781425357337

by E. A. Wallis Budge

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Overview

The most famous of all ancient Egyptian texts—with an introduction by one of the most celebrated Egyptologists of our time

AMONG THE MOST WIDELY read and studied of all ancient writings, The Egyptian Book of the Dead consists of funerary texts that ancient Egyptian scribes composed for the benefit of the dead. This astonishing array of spells, hymns and litanies, magical formulae and names, and words of power and prayers were all found cut or painted on walls of pyramids and tombs, and painted on coffins, sarcophagi, and rolls of papyri.

Synopsis

The Egyptian Book of the Dead is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Written by renowned Egyptologist E.A. Wallis Budge, this book offers a detailed examination of the various rituals, spells, and incantations that were used by the ancient Egyptians to guide the souls of the deceased through the perilous journey to the afterlife.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the Egyptian afterlife, including the judgment of the soul, the journey through the underworld, and the ultimate destination of the soul in the afterlife. Each chapter includes translations of the original hieroglyphic texts, along with detailed explanations of their meaning and significance.In addition to the translations and explanations, the book also features numerous illustrations and photographs of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including papyri, sarcophagi, and tomb paintings. These images help to bring the ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife to life, and provide a fascinating glimpse into the culture and religion of this ancient civilization.Overall, The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion and culture, and offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the world's most enduring and complex belief systems.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dwellers on the Nile, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766128504.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author, E. A. Wallis Budge

E . A. Wallis Budge (1857—1934) was the curator of Egyptian and Assyrian antiquities at the British Museum from 1894 until 1924. He was knighted in 1920 for his distinguished contributions to Egyptology.

John Romer is a widely published scholar of Middle Eastern archaeology, and is known to millions from his numerous television archaeology series.