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The Book of the Dead: Text
Paperback
SpeculationReligion General Ancient Egypt
ISBN13: 9781142516215
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 4 2010
Pages: 584
Weight: 1.78
Height: 1.18 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Book of the Dead is a collection of ancient Egyptian funerary texts intended to guide the deceased through the underworld and ensure their successful passage into the afterlife. Compiled from various sources dating back to the early second millennium BCE, these texts comprise spells, hymns, and illustrations designed to aid the dead in overcoming the perils of the underworld and attaining eternal life.
This edition presents a comprehensive compilation of these sacred writings, offering invaluable insights into the beliefs, rituals, and spiritual practices of ancient Egyptian civilization. With spells and incantations meant to protect and sustain the deceased, The Book of the Dead provides a profound glimpse into the ancient Egyptian understanding of death, resurrection, and the journey of the soul.
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