Egyptian Book of the Dead

Author: (USA) Wallace Budge
Translator: Luo Chen
United States / USA
Publisher:
Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Mysterious revelations and ancient songs of death in Earth civilization.
In the night that counts all years,
In the night that counts the ages,
Return my name to me.
The Egyptian Book of the Dead is a book that even masters applaud.
Many reasons promote the sale of this book, but in the end, there is only one: at the crossroads of life and death, it brings enlightenment.
—Publishers Weekly
More ancient and esoteric than the Bardo Thodol (Tibetan Book of the Dead).
A nearly incomprehensible celestial text.
Repetitive reading or shelving it have long been the two ways devotees honor this book.
It is a true "book for the dead," a marvelous "handbook for the dying," or a "guide to the afterlife."
The spiritual power and techniques it contains helped the ancient Egyptians find solace for their souls.
Today, it remains a bedside read for those who wish to retain influence in the world after death.
The Egyptian Book of the Dead generally refers to all texts composed by ancient scribes for the deceased, including spells, hymns, lengthy exonerations, various ritual incantations, names of gods, etc.
These are usually carved or written on the walls of pyramids or tombs, while others are printed on sarcophagi or engraved on exquisite stone coffins.
The ideas and beliefs discussed in this book are deeply rooted in Egyptian civilization.
Some of its fascinating contents align with what we already know about the texts.
Additionally, many of its passages can be traced back to ancient times.
The author has strived to interpret how the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians are reflected in The Egyptian Book of the Dead in the book's annotations.
The translation of the original text in this book is as literal as possible,
with the aim of allowing readers to personally experience the content of the Shabti version of The Egyptian Book of the Dead.
Mysterious revelations and ancient songs of death in Earth civilization.
In the night that counts all years,
In the night that counts the ages,
Return my name to me.
The Egyptian Book of the Dead is a book that even masters applaud.
Many reasons promote the sale of this book, but in the end, there is only one: at the crossroads of life and death, it brings enlightenment.
—Publishers Weekly
More ancient and esoteric than the Bardo Thodol (Tibetan Book of the Dead).
A nearly incomprehensible celestial text.
Repetitive reading or shelving it have long been the two ways devotees honor this book.
It is a true "book for the dead," a marvelous "handbook for the dying," or a "guide to the afterlife."
The spiritual power and techniques it contains helped the ancient Egyptians find solace for their souls.
Today, it remains a bedside read for those who wish to retain influence in the world after death.
The Egyptian Book of the Dead generally refers to all texts composed by ancient scribes for the deceased, including spells, hymns, lengthy exonerations, various ritual incantations, names of gods, etc.
These are usually carved or written on the walls of pyramids or tombs, while others are printed on sarcophagi or engraved on exquisite stone coffins.
The ideas and beliefs discussed in this book are deeply rooted in Egyptian civilization.
Some of its fascinating contents align with what we already know about the texts.
Additionally, many of its passages can be traced back to ancient times.
The author has strived to interpret how the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians are reflected in The Egyptian Book of the Dead in the book's annotations.
The translation of the original text in this book is as literal as possible,
with the aim of allowing readers to personally experience the content of the Shabti version of The Egyptian Book of the Dead.