Egyptian Book of the Dead : Deluxe Slipcase Edition by E. A. Wallis Budge (2019, Hardcover)

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PublisherArcturus Publishing
ISBN-101789505674
ISBN-139781789505672
eBay Product ID (ePID)15038643090

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Book TitleEgyptian Book of the Dead : Deluxe Slipcase Edition
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicAncient, Afterlife & Reincarnation, Ancient / Egypt
GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Religion, History
AuthorE. A. Wallis Budge
FormatHardcover

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Item Length9.1 in
Item Width5.9 in

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TitleLeadingThe
Table Of ContentIntroduction 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
SynopsisThis deluxe hardback edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead is exquisitely presented with opulent silk binding, full-colour illustrations and a decorative slipcase. 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., 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 An i, 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., 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 An i, 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.

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