The Book of the Dead: The Hieroglyphic Transcript of the Papyrus of Ani, the Translation into English and an Introduction by E.A. Wallis Budge. . .

BUDGE, E. A. Wallis

ISBN 10: 0806505915 / ISBN 13: 9780806505916

Published by Citadel Press, U.S.A., 1977

About this Item

The Book of the Dead is the name given to an ancient Egyptian funerary text generally written on papyrus and used from the beginning of the New Kingdom (around 1550 BC) to around 50 BC.[1] "Book" is the closest term to describe the loose collection of texts[2] consisting of a number of magic spells intended to assist a dead person's journey through the Duat, or underworld, and into the afterlife and written by many priests over a period of about 1,000 years. xiv, 704 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. The Interior of this copy is bright and very clean, and is unmarked The binding is tight and square with no spine creases. Lower grading refers only too light wear to the wrappers - edge wear, minor corner tips wear, slight rubbing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of the Dead: The Hieroglyphic Transcript of the Papyrus of Ani, the Translation into English and an Introduction by E.A. Wallis Budge. . .
• Publisher: Citadel Press, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1977
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806505915
• ISBN 13: 9780806505916
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: New Edition
• Printing: 5th or later Printin
• Condition: About VG
• Weight: 967 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion, Spirituality, Philosophy, Metaphysics
  • Archaeology & Ancient History

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Synopsis

A classic translation of the ancient Egyptian hymns, rituals, and prayers.

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Including the Hieroglyphic Transcript and English Translation of the Papyrus of Ani
Fascinating compendium of ancient Egyptian mythology, religious beliefs and magical practices. Includes spells, incantations, hymns, magical formulas and prayers. All explained by one of the most knowledgeable and respected Egyptologists of the early 20th century. B&W illustrations, photographs and hieroglyphics throughout. 704 pages.