The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Papyrus of Ani in the British Museum

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Acceptable: A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the book cover but the book is still ...
Release Year
1967
ISBN
9780486218663
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
048621866X
ISBN-13
9780486218663
eBay Product ID (ePID)
9038258232

Product Key Features

Book Title
Egyptian Book of the Dead
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Ancient Mysteries & Controversial Knowledge, Ancient, Ancient / Egypt, History
Publication Year
1967
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion, History
Author
E. A. Wallis Budge
Book Series
Egypt Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
25.9 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
299.31
Synopsis
Complete reproduction of Ani's papyrus, finest ever found. Full hieroglyphic text, interlinear transliteration, word-for-word translation, smooth translation., The Egyptian Book of the Dead is unquestionably one of the most influential books in all history. Embodying a ritual to be performed for the dead, with detailed instructions for the behaviors of the disembodied spirit in the Land of the Gods, it served as the most important repository of religious authority for some three thousand years. Chapters were carved on the pyramids of the ancient 5th Dynasty, texts were written in papyrus, and selections were painted on mummy cases well into the Christian Era. In a certain sense it stood behind all Egyptian civilization. In the year 1888, Dr. E. Wallis Budge, then purchasing agent for the British Museum, followed rumors he heard of a spectacular archeological find in Upper Egypt, and found in an 18th Dynasty tomb near Luxor "the largest roll of papyrus I had ever seen, tied with a thick band of papyrus, and in a perfect state of preservation." It was a copy of the Egyptian Book of the Dead, written around 1500 B.C. for Ani, Royal Scribe of Thebes, Overseer of the Granaries of the Lords of Abydos, and Scribe of the Offerings of the Lord of Thebes. This Papyrus of Ani, a full version of the Theban recension, is presented here by Dr. Budge, who later became perhaps the world's most renowned Egyptologist. Reproduced in full are a clear copy of the Egyptian hieroglyphs, an interlinear transliteration of their sounds (as reconstructed), a word-for-word translation, and separately a complete smooth translation. All this is preceded by an introduction of more than 150 pages. As a result of this multiple apparatus the reader has a unique opportunity to savor all aspects of the Book of the Dead, or as it is otherwise known, The Book of the Great Awakening., The sacred wisdom of the priests of ancient Egypt and the experiences of the soul after death: one of the most important books in Egyptian history. Includes full hieroglyphic text along with a transliteration of sounds., "The Egyptian Book of the Dead" is unquestionably one of the most influential books in all history. Embodying a ritual to be performed for the dead, with detailed instructions for the behaviors of the disembodied spirit in the Land of the Gods, it served as the most important repository of religious authority for some three thousand years. Chapters were carved on the pyramids of the ancient 5th Dynasty, texts were written in papyrus, and selections were painted on mummy cases well into the Christian Era. In a certain sense it stood behind all Egyptian civilization.In the year 1888, Dr. E. Wallis Budge, then purchasing agent for the British Museum, followed rumors he heard of a spectacular archeological find in Upper Egypt, and found in an 18th Dynasty tomb near Luxor "the largest roll of papyrus I had ever seen, tied with a thick band of papyrus, and in a perfect state of preservation." It was a copy of the Egyptian Book of the Dead, written around 1500 B.C. for Ani, Royal Scribe of Thebes, Overseer of the Granaries of the Lords of Abydos, and Scribe of the Offerings of the Lord of Thebes.This Papyrus of Ani, a full version of the Theban recension, is presented here by Dr. Budge, who later became perhaps the world's most renowned Egyptologist. Reproduced in full are a clear copy of the Egyptian hieroglyphs, an interlinear transliteration of their sounds (as reconstructed), a word-for-word translation, and separately a complete smooth translation. All this is preceded by an introduction of more than 150 pages. As a result of this multiple apparatus the reader has a unique opportunity to savor all aspects of the Book of the Dead, or as it is otherwise known, The Book of the Great Awakening., The sacred wisdom of the priests of ancient Egypt and the experiences of the soul after death: one of the most important books in Egyptian history. Includes full hieroglyphic text along with a transliteration of sounds, word-for-word translation, and a separate smooth translation.
LC Classification Number
PJ1555.E5B

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    the name actually is "The Book of Ani"

    It gives you an insight into the mind and customs of the ancient Egyptians. Written for the initiates. You have to know what you are looking for. Thanks

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: your_online_bookstore

  • Outdated but still awesome!

    This older translation by Wallace Budge is from the late 1880's. What he lacked in comprehending he simply "made up." While not the most accurate translation, this is a nice version as it includes the hieroglyphs directly above the English translation as well as a rough approximation of what he believed Ancient Egyptian would have sounded like. This book is a useful tool for those wanting to learn how to read hieroglyphs. The translations offer a fascinating glimpse in the myth and folklore of the Ancient Egyptians in regard to their beliefs in the afterlife and the various challenges a soul might encounter there.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: discoverhanes

  • Very nice book- Good Price

    Very good Book, go on Youtube and learn the signs and symbols

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  • Great book if your discovering your truth

    Keep reading everything you can - all books have a piece of the puzzle and can help you on your quest for the truth.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • Ancient Egypt lives on.

    This book of the dead or the book of coming forth by day is entirely fascinating and exciting to read. Ive enjoyed it immensely.

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