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Title: The Book of the Dead
Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman
Summary: "The Book of the Dead" by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge is a significant historical and cultural publication likely written in the early 20th century. This work is a compilation of ancient Egyptian funerary texts, consisting of various spells, hymns, and rituals intended to assist the deceased in navigating the afterlife. The book serves as an essential resource in understanding Egyptian beliefs regarding death, resurrection, and the spiritual journey in the afterlife. The content of "The Book of the Dead" delves into the intricate beliefs surrounding funerary practices in ancient Egypt, including the preservation of the body and the importance of proper burial rituals. The texts provide a roadmap for the dead, featuring spells and incantations meant to protect against malevolent entities and to ensure safe passage to the afterlife, particularly in the realm governed by Osiris, the god of the dead. It emphasizes the judgment of the deceased, where their heart is weighed against a feather symbolizing truth, determining their fate in the afterlife. Overall, the book illuminates the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian spirituality and the profound significance placed on the journey after death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir, 1857-1934
EBook No.: 7145
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 497
Language: English
Subject: Egypt -- Religion
Subject: Death
Subject: Future life
Subject: Book of the dead
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Book of the Dead
Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman
Summary: "The Book of the Dead" by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge is a significant historical and cultural publication likely written in the early 20th century. This work is a compilation of ancient Egyptian funerary texts, consisting of various spells, hymns, and rituals intended to assist the deceased in navigating the afterlife. The book serves as an essential resource in understanding Egyptian beliefs regarding death, resurrection, and the spiritual journey in the afterlife. The content of "The Book of the Dead" delves into the intricate beliefs surrounding funerary practices in ancient Egypt, including the preservation of the body and the importance of proper burial rituals. The texts provide a roadmap for the dead, featuring spells and incantations meant to protect against malevolent entities and to ensure safe passage to the afterlife, particularly in the realm governed by Osiris, the god of the dead. It emphasizes the judgment of the deceased, where their heart is weighed against a feather symbolizing truth, determining their fate in the afterlife. Overall, the book illuminates the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian spirituality and the profound significance placed on the journey after death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir, 1857-1934
EBook No.: 7145
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 497
Language: English
Subject: Egypt -- Religion
Subject: Death
Subject: Future life
Subject: Book of the dead
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.