The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
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Book Overview
The Book of the Dead is the name now given to a collection of religious and magical texts known to the ancient Egyptians as The Chapters of Coming-forth by Day. Their principal aim was to secure for the deceased a satisfactory afterlife and to give him the power to leave his tomb when necessary. Copies of The Book of the Dead written on papyrus rolls were placed in the tombs of important Egyptians, each roll containing a selection of chapters. Many examples have survived from antiquity, dating mostly from c. 1500 BCE-250 BCE. In this volume, the text translated by the late Dr. R.O. Faulkner is that found in the papyrus prepared for the scribe Ani which is one of the greatest treasures in the British Museum. The vignettes are taken from the many finely illustrated copies which are preserved in the collections of the British Museum.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0292704259
ISBN13:9780292704251
Release Date:September 1990
Publisher:University of Texas Press
Length:192 Pages
Weight:1.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.7" x 10.9"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Book came messed up
Published by Poiema , 14 days ago
The first five pages were stuck together and torn.
An Outstanding addition for anyone interested in Egypt
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book is an outstanding translation and presentation of the books that make up the Papyrus of Ani. Faulkner is far superior to Budge, and this book proves it out. In addition to the beautiful pictures and fine translations, the commentaries in the back, along with the explanations of the vignettes contained in the papyrus are well worth the money. A must for anyone interested in Ancient Egypt and their culture.
Excellent Collection Of Hieroglyphic Information
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Taken directly from the papyrus of Ani, an Egyptian scribe, The Egyptian Book of the Dead is a great collection of hieroglyphic information. Everything about the passage into the underworld is described in detail. Not only that, you can also learn some of the Egyptian hieroglyphs as y ou read along with Ani. Give this book a toss in your shopping cart , all you lovers of Egyptian myth and culture
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