The Egyptian Book of the Dead - E. A. Wallis Budge

Explore ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife with The Egyptian Book of the Dead, translated by E. A. Wallis Budge. This collection of spells, prayers, and incantations offers a window into the funerary traditions intended to guide the departed through the underworld.The text includes invocations addressed to gods, kings, and the ferryman to aid Ani on his journey. Read it as a historical source for exploring Egyptian spiritual traditions, or add this decorative hardback to your collection of ancient texts. Gold cover embossing, gilded page edges, ivory paper, and patterned endpapers give the edition a richly finished feel.Inside the Book Ancient Egyptian spells, prayers, and incantations A translation by Egyptologist E. A. Wallis Budge Insight into Egyptian funerary beliefs and the journey to the afterlife Book Details Format: Embossed hardback with gold-gilded page edges Pages: 304 Publication year: 2024 ISBN: 9781398844728