The Book Of The Dead
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 5th pr.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some minor damage and edge wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact.
A cornerstone of Egyptological scholarship, The Book of the Dead presents the Hieroglyphic Transcript of the Papyrus of Ani, complete with a full translation into English by E. A. Wallis Budge, Late Keeper of the Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum. This landmark text chronicles the ancient Egyptian funerary rituals, spells, and incantations that were believed to guide the deceased through the perilous journey into the afterlife. Budge's authoritative introduction illuminates the theological and cultural significance of these sacred texts, which date back over three thousand years and represent one of humanity's earliest religious manuscripts. The work remains an indispensable reference for scholars, historians, and anyone captivated by the mysteries of ancient Egyptian civilization, presenting with meticulous precision the beliefs surrounding death, resurrection, and divine judgement that shaped one of history's greatest cultures.
Author: E. A. Wallis Budge
Format: Hardback
Published: 1960, Bell
Genre: Ancient history
Edition: 5th pr.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some minor damage and edge wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact.
A cornerstone of Egyptological scholarship, The Book of the Dead presents the Hieroglyphic Transcript of the Papyrus of Ani, complete with a full translation into English by E. A. Wallis Budge, Late Keeper of the Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum. This landmark text chronicles the ancient Egyptian funerary rituals, spells, and incantations that were believed to guide the deceased through the perilous journey into the afterlife. Budge's authoritative introduction illuminates the theological and cultural significance of these sacred texts, which date back over three thousand years and represent one of humanity's earliest religious manuscripts. The work remains an indispensable reference for scholars, historians, and anyone captivated by the mysteries of ancient Egyptian civilization, presenting with meticulous precision the beliefs surrounding death, resurrection, and divine judgement that shaped one of history's greatest cultures.