Cover of "The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day," featuring an ancient Egyptian scene with hieroglyphs, highlighting the complete Papyrus of Ani with full-color images and expert translation.
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Cover of "The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day," featuring an ancient Egyptian scene with hieroglyphs, highlighting the complete Papyrus of Ani with full-color images and expert translation.

The Egyptian Book of the Dead

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Description

Author Dr. Raymond Faulknewr

Publisher Chronicle Books; 2nd edition (August 1, 2000)

Binding paperback

Condition very good plus small wer on edges

Summary

"The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day" is a comprehensive presentation of the ancient Egyptian funerary text known as the Papyrus of Ani. This edition, translated by Dr. Raymond Faulkner, includes the complete text and vivid, full-color illustrations that originally accompanied the manuscript. The book serves as a guide for the deceased, navigating the afterlife in the ancient Egyptian belief system. Rich with historical context, the introduction and commentary by Dr. Ogden Goelet provide insightful analysis, making this an indispensable resource for both scholars and enthusiasts of ancient Egyptian culture and religion.

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