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This, the first volume of Sir E. A. Wallis Budge's The History of
Ethiopia: Abyssinia and Nubia, first published in 1928, presents an
account of Ethiopian history from the earliest legendary and mythic
records up until the death of King Lebna Dengel in 1540. Using a
vast range of sources - Greek and Roman reports, Biblical passages,
Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Ethiopian chronicles - an enthralling
narrative history is presented with clarity. This reissue will be
of particular interest to students of Ancient Egyptian culture,
religion and history.
The recital of The Book of Opening the Mouth and the Liturgy of
Funerary Offerings were in use among the Predynastic Egyptians of
the later part of the Neolithic Period, before the art of writing
had evolved, and continued to exercise a considerable influence on
Egyptian religious literature until the time of Roman Empire. The
ceremonies were believed to enable the spiritual elements of the
deceased to continue their existence. The object of the formulae
was the reconstitution of the body and the restoration to it of the
heart-soul ('Ba'). This is the first volume of The Book of Opening
the Mouth, first published in 1909, which is edited from three
copies written in the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-sixth
Dynasties respectively. It is believed they describe faithfully the
forms of the rites which originated among the indigenous
inhabitants of the Nile Valley.
This is the first of three volumes exploring some of the most
remarkable insights into Ancient Egypt to have come to light in
modern times. The first two volumes deal with the Rosetta Stone, an
outstanding archaeological discovery that has supplied the basis
for Egyptian decipherment; the final volume explores the "Stele of
Canopus", discovered in 1866. The significance of the Rosetta Stone
lies in the three different languages that are inscribed onto it:
Koine Greek, Demotic Egyptian, and, crucially, Hieroglyphic. This
has facilitated a vast increase in our understanding of the sacred
language of Ancient Egypt, as well as enhancing our understanding
of the nature of kingship at a time of immense cultural
transformation. First published in 1904, this reissue provides an
accessible general introduction to this fascinating subject, useful
for the amateur enthusiast as well as undergraduate students.
This is the second of three volumes, first published in 1906, which
explore the Egyptian theology of the afterlife. It contains the
complete hieroglyphic text of the short form of the Am-Tuat and of
the Book of Gates, with translations and reproductions of all the
illustrations. In the Book of Gates the doctrines of the
sophisticated cult of Osiris are prominent: they affirm that the
beatified live for ever in the kingdom of Osiris, and feed daily
upon his eternal body. The object of all the Books of the Other
World was to provide the dead with a 'guide' or 'handbook, '
containing a description of the regions through which their souls
would have to pass on their way to the Kingdom of Osiris, and which
would supply them with the words of power and magical names
necessary for an unimpeded journey from this world to the next
The recital of The Book of Opening the Mouth and the Liturgy of
Funerary Offerings were in use among the Predynastic Egyptians of
the later part of the Neolithic Period, before the art of writing
had evolved, and continued to exercise a considerable influence on
Egyptian religious literature up until the time of Roman Empire.
The ceremonies were believed to enable the spiritual elements of
the deceased to continue their existence. The object of the
formulae was the reconstitution of the body and the restoration to
it of the heart-soul ('Ba'). This is the second volume of The Book
of Opening the Mouth, first published in 1909, which is edited from
three copies written in the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-sixth
Dynasties respectively. It is believed they describe faithfully the
forms of the rites which originated among the primitive indigenous
inhabitants of the Nile Valley.
This is the second of three volumes exploring some of the most
remarkable insights into Ancient Egypt to have come to light in
modern times. The first two volumes deal with the Rosetta Stone, an
outstanding archaeological discovery which has supplied the basis
for Egyptian decipherment; the final volume explores the "Stele of
Canopus", discovered in 1866. The significance of the Rosetta Stone
lies in the three different languages inscribed on it: Koine Greek,
Demotic Egyptian, and, crucially, Hieroglyphic. This has
facilitated a vast increase in our understanding of the sacred
language of Ancient Egypt, as well as enhancing our understanding
of the nature of kingship at a time of immense cultural
transformation. First published in 1904, this title provides an
accessible general introduction to this fascinating subject, useful
for the amateur enthusiast as well as undergraduate students.
This is the first of three volumes, first published in 1906, which
explore the Egyptian theology of the afterlife. It contains the
complete hieroglyphic text of the Book Am-Tuat, with translations
and reproductions of all the illustrations. This text, at least in
the form that we have it, was produced by the priests of Amen-Ra at
Thebes, with the intention of demonstrating that their god was the
overlord of all the gods, and the supreme power in the universe.
The object of all the Books of the Other World was to provide the
dead with a 'guide' or 'handbook, ' containing a description of the
regions through which their souls would have to pass on their way
to the Kingdom of Osiris, and which would supply them with the
words of power and magical names necessary for an unimpeded journey
from this world to the next
This is the third of three volumes exploring some of the most
remarkable insights into Ancient Egypt to have come to light in
modern times. The first two volumes deal with the Rosetta Stone, an
outstanding archaeological discovery which has supplied the basis
for Egyptian decipherment; the final volume explores the "Stele of
Canopus", discovered in 1866. The Decree inscribed on the Stele of
Canopus was passed at a general Council of Egyptian priests,
setting forth the good deeds of Ptolemy III, and enumerating the
benefits that he and his wife Berenice had conferred upon Egypt.
Yet, the real significance of the Stele is that, like the Rosetta
Stone, the text is inscribed in Hieroglyphic, Greek and Demotic
Egyptian. First published in 1904, this reissue provides an
accessible general introduction to this fascinating subject,
particularly useful for the amateur enthusiast as well as
undergraduate students.
This work, written by Egyptologist E.A. Wallis Budge, is a complete
survey of the religion and mythology of the Ancient Egyptians.
This, the first volume of Sir E. A. Wallis Budge's The History of
Ethiopia: Nubia and Abyssinia, first published in 1928, presents an
account of Ethiopian history from the earliest legendary and mythic
records up until the death of King Lebna Dengel in 1540. Using a
vast range of sources - Greek and Roman reports, Biblical passages,
Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Ethiopian chronicles - an enthralling
narrative history is presented with clarity. This reissue will be
of particular interest to students of Ancient Egyptian culture,
religion and history.
This is the second volume of Sir E. A. Wallis Budge's narrative
account of Ethiopian history, and continues the chronicle of the
Kings of Abyssinia where the first volume ended: the death of Lebna
Dengel in 1540. The list of kings ends with the Regent Ras Tafari,
who still reigned at the time of first publication in 1928.
Thereafter, the author devotes considerable attention to an
overview of the cultural, social and political idiosyncrasies of
the Ethiopian people: literature, spells and magic, architecture,
ethnography, the alphabet, and a wide range of other engrossing
topics. This material complements the narrative history, helping to
situate the deeds of the kings and the fortunes of their people in
a broader context.
Containing a comprehensive dictionary of hieroglyphs to all the
texts of the Theban Recension of the Book of the Dead, and also to
most of the supplementary Chapters of the Saite and Graeco-Roman
period that are usually appended to it, this volume will prove to
be a staple part of a rounded appreciation of Ancient Egyptian
literature. First published in 1911, the index includes all English
equivalents to the Egyptian words. Phonetic values for each symbol
are provided, the arrangement of the words and their various forms
is arranged alphabetically throughout, and each hieroglyph is
printed clearly: a user-friendly and concise tool for all
enthusiasts, students and researchers.
First published in 2002. The power of magical names, spells, and
talismans was of utmost importance to the ancient Egyptians and
their religion. Here, in another classic by the foremost Egyptian
scholar of the Victorian era, E. A. Wallis Budge describes and
explains the magical practices in Egypt, many of which predate the
belief in gods and goddesses. Illustrated with twenty line
drawings, this volume is one more key needed to unlock the secrets
of this great ancient civilization.
The Ancient Egyptians continue to fascinate people from all walks
of life. Of all the knowledge we have of their culture, the rituals
connected to death and the afterlife are the most compelling.
This book has text and analysis of a key Egyptian ritual which was
performed when preparing the corpse of a pharaoh for mummification.
This is known as the "Book of the Opening of the Mouth". The ritual
consisted of offering a long sequence of foodstuffs, beverages,
cosmetics and other consumables, along with a litany recited by the
priests. This text was also painted on the walls of the royal tomb.
This recitation may be tedious and repetitous, but there is a
reason that I've gone to the trouble of creating an etext of this
book. Although Budge doesn't emphasize this, this text comprises an
important part of the 'Pyramid Texts', of which only portions are
available in public domain English translation.
This is the third of three volumes, first published in 1906, which
treat the Egyptian theology of the afterlife. The first volume
contains the complete hieroglyphic text of the Book Am-Tuat, with
translations and reproductions of all the illustrations; the
second, the hieroglyphic text of the short form of the Am-Tuat and
the Book of Gates. This volume explores the origin of the Books of
the Other World, highlighting and comparing the most remarkable
features, with prefatory remarks and a full index to the whole
work. The object of all the Books of the Other World was to provide
the dead with a 'guide' or 'handbook,' containing a description of
the regions through which their souls would have to pass on their
way to the Kingdom of Osiris, and which would supply them with the
words of power and magical names necessary for an unimpeded journey
from this world to the next.
The recital of The Book of Opening the Mouth and the Liturgy of
Funerary Offerings were in use among the Predynastic Egyptians of
the later part of the Neolithic Period, before the art of writing
had evolved, and continued to exercise a considerable influence on
Egyptian religious literature up until the time of Roman Empire.
The ceremonies were believed to enable the spiritual elements of
the deceased to continue their existence. The object of the
formulae was the reconstitution of the body and the restoration to
it of the heart-soul ('Ba'). This is the second volume of The Book
of Opening the Mouth, first published in 1909, which is edited from
three copies written in the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-sixth
Dynasties respectively. It is believed they describe faithfully the
forms of the rites which originated among the primitive indigenous
inhabitants of the Nile Valley.
The recital of The Book of Opening the Mouth and the Liturgy of
Funerary Offerings were in use among the Predynastic Egyptians of
the later part of the Neolithic Period, before the art of writing
had evolved, and continued to exercise a considerable influence on
Egyptian religious literature until the time of Roman Empire. The
ceremonies were believed to enable the spiritual elements of the
deceased to continue their existence. The object of the formulae
was the reconstitution of the body and the restoration to it of the
heart-soul ('Ba'). This is the first volume of The Book of Opening
the Mouth, first published in 1909, which is edited from three
copies written in the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-sixth
Dynasties respectively. It is believed they describe faithfully the
forms of the rites which originated among the indigenous
inhabitants of the Nile Valley.
This is the third of three volumes, first published in 1906, which
treat the Egyptian theology of the afterlife. The first volume
contains the complete hieroglyphic text of the Book Am-Tuat, with
translations and reproductions of all the illustrations; the
second, the hieroglyphic text of the short form of the Am-Tuat and
the Book of Gates. This volume explores the origin of the Books of
the Other World, highlighting and comparing the most remarkable
features, with prefatory remarks and a full index to the whole
work. The object of all the Books of the Other World was to provide
the dead with a 'guide' or 'handbook, ' containing a description of
the regions through which their souls would have to pass on their
way to the Kingdom of Osiris, and which would supply them with the
words of power and magical names necessary for an unimpeded journey
from this world to the next
First published in 2012. Written by one of the most remarkable and
erudite scholars of the early twentieth century, this book gives a
unique and authoritive picture of one of the greatest men in
history. The object of this work is to present lovers of legend and
history Alexander, translations of all Ethiopic accounts of that
man in English and to add to this necessary commentary.
Written by one of the most remarkable and erudite scholars of the
early twentieth century, a man who has not an equal today, this
book is a unique and authoritative portrait of one of the greatest
men in history. The object of this work, which it admirally
achieves, is to present to lovers of the legend and history about
Alexander translations of all Ethiopic accounts of that man in
English and to include all necessary commentary.
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