The Egyptian Book of the Dead: (The Papyrus of Ani) Egyptian Text Transliteration and Translation

by E.A. Wallis Budge

Book Overview

"The Egyptian Book of the Dead" is unquestionably one of the most influential books in all history. Embodying a ritual to be performed for the dead, with detailed instructions for the behaviors of the disembodied spirit in the Land of the Gods, it served as the most important repository of religious authority for some three thousand years. Chapters were carved on the pyramids of the ancient 5th Dynasty, texts were written in papyrus, and selections...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 048621866X
• ISBN13: 9780486218663
• Release Date: June 1967
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

An Outstanding addition for anyone interested in Egypt

This book is an outstanding translation and presentation of the books that make up the Papyrus of Ani. Faulkner is far superior to Budge, and this book proves it out. In addition to the beautiful pictures and fine translations, the commentaries in the back, along with the explanations of the vignettes contained in the papyrus are well worth the money. A must for anyone interested in Ancient Egypt and their culture.

Excellent Collection Of Hieroglyphic Information

Taken directly from the papyrus of Ani, an Egyptian scribe, The Egyptian Book of the Dead is a great collection of hieroglyphic information. Everything about the passage into the underworld is described in detail. Not only that, you can also learn some of the Egyptian hieroglyphs as y ou read along with Ani. Give this book a toss in your shopping cart , all you lovers of Egyptian myth and culture