The Egyptian Book of the Dead: Deluxe Slipcase Edition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781789505672)

Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers.

The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life. Written as part of funeral rites, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.

This beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld. Its accompanying hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife.

This silk-bound hardback contains magnificent illustrations from Persian manuscripts that complement the text and bring out its timeless beauty.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.

Author: Ea Wallis Budge, Arcturus Publishing Limited
ISBN-10: 1789505674
ISBN-13: 9781789505672
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2019
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.70h x 6.10w x 1.10d