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Product Identifiers
PublisherBritish Museum Press
ISBN-100714119903
ISBN-139780714119908
eBay Product ID (ePID)92892889
Product Key Features
Number of Pages128 Pages
Publication NameSpells for Eternity : the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
SubjectDeath & Dying, Death, Grief, Bereavement, Folklore & Mythology, Ancient / Egypt, History / Ancient & Classical, History, Customs & Traditions
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Art, Religion, Social Science, History
AuthorJohn H. Taylor
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight13.7 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2011-378408
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal299.3123
SynopsisFor most ancient Egyptians, death was not an end; it was merely the entering of a new phase of being. The way to eternal paradise, however, was littered with obstacles, dangers and challenges, which could only be overcome with magical spells. Collections of these, known today as the Book of the Dead, were buried with the deceased to empower, protect and sustain him in the afterlife. Written on papyrus rolls and often beautifully illustrated, they provide a graphic and fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian funerary rituals and beliefs about the underworld. Among the known spells are those for obtaining air, food and water; for transforming your body into another form; for warding off hostile snakes and crocodiles; for preventing your heart from disclosing all your sins in a final judgement. Including details of the finely painted vignettes, this visually stunning book takes the reader on a remarkable journey from tomb to eternity. John H. Taylor is a curator at the British Museum specializing in ancient Egyptian funerary archaeology., For most ancient Egyptians, death was not an end; it was merely the entering of a new phase of being. The way to eternal paradise, however, was littered with obstacles, dangers and challenges, which could only be overcome with magical spells.
LC Classification NumberBL2450.E8
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- 14. Jan. 2025
Great book, beautiful illustrations....
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