The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Penguin Classics
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2008
First published:	November 2008
Introduction by:	John Romer
Authors:	John Romer
Notes by:	John Romer
Translators:	E. A. Wallis Budge
Dimensions:	198 x 128 x 41mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	698
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-045550-2
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Egyptian (Ancient)
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > Middle & Near Eastern archaeology > Egyptian archaeology Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Pre-Christian European & Mediterranean religions > Ancient Egyptian religion Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Pre-Christian European & Mediterranean religions > Ancient Egyptian religion
LSN:	0-14-045550-7
Barcode:	9780140455502

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