The Book Of The Dead: Egypt's Holy Scripture (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161599701)

The Book of the Dead: Egypt's Holy Scripture is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Egyptian funerary text known as the Book of the Dead. Written by Charles F. Horne, this book explores the history and significance of this important text, which was believed to guide the deceased through the afterlife. The book includes translations of key passages, as well as detailed explanations of the various spells and rituals contained within the text. Horne also provides insights into the beliefs and practices of ancient Egyptian religion, including the role of the pharaohs, the gods and goddesses, and the importance of mummification. The Book of the Dead is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt, as well as for those seeking a deeper understanding of the beliefs and practices of this fascinating civilization.THIS 146 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Egypt, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100073.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles F. Horne
ISBN-10: 1161599703
ISBN-13: 9781161599701
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 146
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d