The Egyptian Book of the Dead is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Written by E.A. Wallis Budge, a renowned Egyptologist, the book is a translation of the original Egyptian funerary texts that were used 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 journey, including the judgment of the soul, the weighing of the heart, and the various gods and goddesses that the soul encounters. ...
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Written by E.A. Wallis Budge, a renowned Egyptologist, the book is a translation of the original Egyptian funerary texts that were used 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 journey, including the judgment of the soul, the weighing of the heart, and the various gods and goddesses that the soul encounters. The text is accompanied by detailed illustrations and hieroglyphics that provide further insight into the beliefs and practices of ancient Egypt.In addition to the translation of the original texts, Budge provides extensive commentary and analysis, drawing on his vast knowledge of Egyptian mythology, religion, and culture. He also includes a glossary of Egyptian terms and a detailed index for easy reference.The Egyptian Book of the Dead is a fascinating and invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian beliefs and practices, as well as for scholars and researchers in the fields of Egyptology, mythology, and religion.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.
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good read interesting book
learned about egypts buriel rites
terence m
Jan 1, 2011
Informative
The book wasnt what i expected, i expected more than it gave.
It was ok and gave me information regarding the chapters of Egyptian life after death but not to the intent i expected.
There could have been so much more.
RYZ3
Oct 15, 2009
Classic.
This is a classic book; and one which you should buy if you're interested in Egyptology, especially if you want to know more about hieroglyphs and about the ideology of life after death in Ancient Egypt.
I would suggest this book to anyone interested in religion, philosophy, mythology, linguistics and archeology.
The Book of the Dead involuntarily sheds a light on the possible origins of the Bible, Qur'an and Tanakh.
My advice to you is to read this book, because you deserve to know.
