The Book of the Dead by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge
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"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.)
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| Author | Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir, 1857-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Book of the Dead |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Egypt -- Religion |
| Subject | Death |
| Subject | Future life |
| Subject | Book of the dead |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7145 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-07145-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2826 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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