num_pages: 48
description: 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 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.
language: English
title: The Egyptian Book of the Dead
titlecomplete: The Egyptian Book of the Dead
genres: Classics, Egyptology, History, Philosophy, Religion, Reference, Spirituality, Egypt, Mythology, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 5330
places: Ancient Egypt
publisher: Kessinger Publishing