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The Egyptian Book of the Dead
John Romer
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Description for The Egyptian Book of the Dead
Paperback. A collection of funerary texts from a variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth century BC. It consists of spells, prayers and incantations, and contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. It offers insights into ancient Egypt. Translator(s): Budge, Sir Ernest Alfred Wallace. Num Pages: 992 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HDDG; HRKP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 42. Weight in Grams: 666.
The Book of the Dead is a unique collection of funerary texts from a wide variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth century BC. Consisting of spells, prayers and incantations, each section contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. The papyruses were often left in sarcophagi for the dead to use as passports on their journey from burial, and were full of advice about the ferrymen, gods and kings they would meet on the way. Offering valuable insights into ancient Egypt, The Book of the Dead has also inspired fascination with the occult ... Read more
The Book of the Dead is a unique collection of funerary texts from a wide variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth century BC. Consisting of spells, prayers and incantations, each section contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. The papyruses were often left in sarcophagi for the dead to use as passports on their journey from burial, and were full of advice about the ferrymen, gods and kings they would meet on the way. Offering valuable insights into ancient Egypt, The Book of the Dead has also inspired fascination with the occult ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
992
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
992
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140455502
SKU
V9780140455502
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Ref
99-99
About John Romer
John Romer has been working in Egypt since 1966 in key archaeological sites, including Karnak and Medinet Habu. He initiated conservation studies in the Valley of the Kings and led the Brooklyn Museum expedition to excavate the tomb of Ramesses XI. He has written and presented a number of television series, including Romer's Egypt, Ancient Lives, Testament and Byzantium. His ... Read more
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