The Illustrated Egyptian Book of the Dead: A New Translation with Commentary
- ISBN-10
- 1841811092
- ISBN-13
- 9781841811093
- Category
- Egypt
- Pages
- 144
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-01-03
- Publisher
- Godsfield Press
- Author
- Ramses Seleem
Description
The Egyptian Book of the Dead is composed of rescensions, written to be performed and read by the living to assist themselves and the dead to be saved from utter loss on their journey to the netherworld. This book includes an introduction to Egyptian spiritual doctrines.
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