Romer, John
The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140455502
- author:
- Romer, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 992
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 4.57 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Ancient Egyptian religion
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Egyptian Book of the Dead by John Romer is a unique collection of funerary texts from ancient Egypt. Dating from the 15th to the 4th century BC, these spells, prayers and incantations offer valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of this fascinating culture. Comprising papyruses left in sarcophagi for the dead, The Book of the Dead provides a glimpse into the afterlife journey, complete with advice on ferrymen, gods and kings encountered along the way. This collection has inspired fascination with the occult and the afterlife in recent years, offering a fascinating window into ancient Egyptian spirituality. Published by Penguin Publishing Group, this edition features an introduction and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Related Products
Related Products
Egyptian Book of the Dead (Arcturus Ornate Classics)
Budge, Ea Wallis
The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Arcturus Silkbound Classics)
Budge, Ea Wallis
The Egyptian Book of the Dead
Publishing, Arcturus
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: First Complete Translation (Penguin Classics)
Lama, Dalai
Dead Souls (Penguin Classics)
Gogol, Nikolai