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More copies of this ISBN:The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Deadby Raymond O Faulkner
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Through this edition of the most popular and long-lasting funerary documents of Egypt emerges much of the character of her people. Through it also the student at home and likewise the tourist visiting the Theban tombs should be greatly enlightened, even if much of the religion of Egypt remains tantalizingly obscure. — Popular Archaeology The Book of the Dead is the name now given to a collection of religious and magical texts known to the ancient Egyptians as The Chapters of Coming-forth by Day. Their principal aim was to secure for the deceased a satisfactory afterlife and to give him the power to leave his tomb when necessary. Copies of The Book of the Dead written on papyrus rolls were placed in the tombs of important Egyptians, each roll containing a selection of chapters. Many examples have survived from antiquity, dating mostly from c. 1500 BCE-250 BCE. In this volume, the text translated by the late Dr. R.O. Faulkner is that found in the papyrus prepared for the scribe Ani which is one of the greatest treasures in the British Museum. The vignettes are taken from the many finely illustrated copies which are preserved in the collections of the British Museum. Book News Annotation:From an archaeological perspective, and drawing on new excavations,
Kemp (Egyptology, Cambridge) explores ways in which Egypt of about
3000-1000 BC prefigures our own culture. He discusses what he sees as
major shaping forces of the civilization, such as political myth and
ideology, bureaucracy, the quest for food and work, charismatic rule,
the political and economic constraints on daily life, and the
interplay between change and stability through the centuries.
Contains many plans of buildings and towns, and redrawings of
carvings. The Book of the dead is the name now given to a collection
of religious and magical texts known to the ancient Egyptians as The
Chapters of coming-forth by day. Their principal aim was to secure
for the deceased a satisfactory afterlife and to give him the power
to leave his tomb when necessary. In this volume, the text translated
by the late R.O. Faulkner is that found in the papyrus prepared for
the scribe Ani, which now resides in the British Museum. With 60
color and 85 b&w illustrations.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Spellbinding new age translation--these magical texts are originally placed in Egyptian tombs to assure everlasting bliss. Readers will be captivated by the 200 spells, prayers, and incantations. 60 color and 85 black-and-white illustrations. Synopsis:The Book of the Dead is the name now given to a collection of religious and magical texts known to the ancient Egyptians as The Chapters of Coming-forth by Day. Their principal aim was to secure for the deceased a satisfactory afterlife and to give him the power to leave his tomb when necessary. Copies of The Book of the Dead written on papyrus rolls were placed in the tombs of important Egyptians, each roll containing a selection of chapters. Many examples have survived from antiquity, dating mostly from c. 1500 BCE-250 BCE. In this volume, the text translated by the late Dr. R.O. Faulkner is that found in the papyrus prepared for the scribe Ani which is one of the greatest treasures in the British Museum. The vignettes are taken from the many finely illustrated copies which are preserved in the collections of the British Museum. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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