The Egyptian Book of the Dead : the book of going forth by day : being the Papyrus of Ani (royal scribe of the divine offerings), written and illustrated circa 1250 B.C.E., by scribes and artists unknown, including the balance of chapters of the books of the dead known as the Theban recension, compiled from ancient texts, dating back to the roots of Egyptian civilization
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead : the book of going forth by day : being the Papyrus of Ani (royal scribe of the divine offerings), written and illustrated circa 1250 B.C.E., by scribes and artists unknown, including the balance of chapters of the books of the dead known as the Theban recension, compiled from ancient texts, dating back to the roots of Egyptian civilization
translated by Raymond O. Faulkner ; with additional translations and a commentary by Ogden Goelet Jr. ; with original color illustrations based on the facsimile volume produced in 1890 under the supervision of P. Le Page Renouf and E.A. Wallis Budge ; introduced by Carol A.R. Andrews ; edited by Eva Von Dassow ; in an edition conceived and produced by James Wasserman
Chronicle Books, 2008, c1998
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Book of the dead
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"This edition published by Chronicle Books LLC in 2008. ... First edition, 1994. Second revised edition, 1998"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references (p. 171)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
For millennia, the culture and philosophy of the ancient Egyptians have fascinated artists, historians, and spiritual seekers throughout the world. This reissue of "The Egyptian Book of the Dead", a perennial favorite, features a newly designed cover. Inside, the legendary 3,500-year-old Papyrus of Ani - the most beautiful of the ornately illustrated Egyptian funerary scrolls ever discovered - is restored in its original sequences of text and artwork. Four exquisitely illustrated gatefold spreads and an acclaimed translation by two noted Egyptologists showcase the Papyrus' elaborately bordered images and convey its intended sense of motion and meaning. For scholars and enthusiasts interested in a wide range of topics - from mysticism and philosophy to anthropology and astronomy - this sumptuous and accessible new edition will be an essential acquisition.
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