The Egyptian Book of the Dead

Sheds light upon ancient Egyptian burial customs and beliefs pertaining to life after death. A collection of funerary texts from a variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth century BC. It consists of spells, prayers and incantations, and contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. It offers insights into ancient Egypt.

• | Author: John Romer, E.A. Wallis Budge
• | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: Aug 28, 2008
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• | Language: eng
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780140455502
• | ISBN-10: 0140455507