The Book of the Dead, Saite through Ptolemaic Periods: A Study of Traditions Evident in Versions of Texts and Vignettes

by Malcolm Mosher Jr

This is the third volume of the series, covering spells BD 31 to 49, where BD 31 to 42 are spells to drive off crocodiles and serpents that could attack the deceased in the latter's quest for life after death, BD 43 to 47 represent a collection of spells to protect the body in the tomb, and BD 48 to 49 assist the deceased in going forth by day, an ancient Egyptian expression for going forth from the tomb and thereby achieving life after death. Like...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1540398900
• ISBN13: 9781540398901
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 2.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"