Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Egyptian Heaven and Hell V1 and V2

The Egyptian Heaven and Hell V1 and V2

Budge, E. A. Wallis

Paperback

African HistoryAncient EgyptFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162742062
ISBN13: 9781162742069
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 600
Weight: 1.74
Height: 1.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Egyptian Heaven and Hell Volumes 1 and 2 are a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding the afterlife. Written by renowned Egyptologist E. A. Wallis Budge, the books provide a detailed examination of the various rituals, spells, and beliefs that were central to the Egyptian concept of the afterlife. Volume 1 focuses on the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, a collection of spells and prayers that was intended to guide the deceased through the various stages of the afterlife. Budge provides a detailed analysis of the text, explaining the meaning and significance of each spell and offering insights into the beliefs that underpinned them.Volume 2 delves deeper into the Egyptian concept of the afterlife, exploring the various levels of existence that the deceased were believed to pass through on their journey to the afterlife. Budge explains the various rituals and beliefs that were associated with each level, providing a fascinating insight into the complex and multifaceted nature of ancient Egyptian religion.Overall, The Egyptian Heaven and Hell Volumes 1 and 2 are an essential read for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion and culture. Budge's detailed analysis and expert knowledge make these books an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.1905. Two Volumes of Three. With over 180 illustrations. This is a three volume collection of texts and commentary about the Ancient Egyptian alternate reality called the Tuat. The Tuat was both the region that the boat of the Sun God Ra traversed during the night, and the place where inhabitants of this world went after death. A description of the Tuat, and its inhabitants and portals, was inscribed on the walls of the tombs of all social strata. Contents: Volume I. The Book Am-Tuat; Volume II. The Short form of the Boo Am-Tuat and The Book of Gates; and Volume III. The Contents of the Books of the Other World Described and Compared. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

2 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All