The Egyptian Book of the Dead
by Ea Wallis Budge, Arcturus Publishing Limited
Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers. The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life. Written as part of funeral rites, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture. This beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld. Its accompanying hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife. This silk-bound hardback contains magnificent illustrations from Persian manuscripts that complement the text and bring out its timeless beauty. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.
Hardcover
English
Brand New
Author Biography
The version of Egyptian funerary scrolls used in this edition is that of the famous and well-preserved Papyrus of Ani, written around 1500BC. Ani was the Royal Scribe of Thebes, Overseer of the Granaries of the Lords of Abydos, and Scribe of the Offerings of the Lords of Thebes. Sir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge (1857-1934) was a renowned Egyptologist who worked at the British Museum in London and made significant contributions to the Museum's collections of cuneiform tablets and papyri as a result of his many trips to the Near East. He was a prolific author who contributed much to the study of hieroglyphics.
Table of Contents
Introduction Plate 1 Plate 2 Plate 3 Plate 4 Plates 5-6 Plates 7-10 Plates 11-12 Plate 13 Plate 14 Plate 15 Plate 16 Plate 17 Plate 18 Plate 19 Plate 20 Plate 21 Plate 22 Plates 23-24 Plates 25-26 Plate 27 Plate 28 Plates 29-30 Plates 31-32 Plate 33 (continued) - 34 Plate 35 Plate 35 (continued) - 36 Plate 37 Endnotes Glossary
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead?is an ancient collection of spells designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. This edition contains beautiful illustrations from the Papyrus of Ani along with the translated hieroglyphs.
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead? is an ancient collection of spells designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. This edition contains beautiful illustrations from the Papyrus of Ani along with the translated hieroglyphs.
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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. A beautiful silk-bound, full color, illustrated edition to keep at home or give as a gift.
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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. A beautiful silk-bound, full color, illustrated edition to keep at home or give as a gift.
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