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The Egyptian Book of the Dead

By John Romer
Penguin Classics
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead by John Romer offers a rich exploration into ancient Egyptian funerary texts. It delves into the rituals, beliefs, and afterlife concepts of ancient Egypt, examining how these texts were essential for guiding the deceased on their journey through the afterlife. Romer provides a historical and cultural context, making it both an informative and engaging read for those interested in ancient spirituality.
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You might find this book fascinating if you're intrigued by ancient Egyptian culture, religious beliefs, and spiritual practices. It offers an insightful exploration into the rituals and writings that guided the Egyptians' journey into the afterlife, providing a unique perspective on their thoughts about mortality and the divine. This work combines history, spirituality, and a touch of archaeology, making it an enriching read for those captivated by ancient civilizations.

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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.

A collection of funerary texts - spells, prayers and incantations - to enable the dead to overcome obstacles and establish themselves in the Egyptian afterlife.

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New to Classics, with a new introduction by one of the best known Egyptologists of our time.

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 and the afterlife in recent years.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140455502

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by John Romer
  • Notes by John Romer
  • Translated by E.A. Wallis Budge

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 669g

Pages: 992

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About the Author

John Romer (Author, Introducer) 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 major books include The Great Pyramid: Ancient Egypt Revisited and Valley of the Kings. He lives in Italy.

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