The Egyptian Book of the Dead

<p><b>This handsome hardback edition presents the classic text, <i>The Egyptian of the Dead</i>, featuring striking full-colour illustrations taken from the 'Papyrus of Ani'.</b><br><br>Mysterious, powerful, and moving, <i>The Egyptian Book of the Dead </i>is one of the oldest and most influential texts in all history. It is made up of a combination of prayers, spells, and speeches that the ancient Egyptians buried with their dead, intended to aid the deceased on their journey into the afterlife. <br><br>This full-colour hardback edition contains images from the exquisite 'Papyrus of Ani' - an ancient Egyptian scroll - in its entirety. Meticulously inscribed with hieroglyphics and illustrations of the rituals of the afterlife, the papyrus is shown alongside the translation by acclaimed Egyptologist E. A. Wallis Budge.<br><br><b>ABOUT THE SERIES:</b> The <i>Ancient Wisdom Library</i> series brings together classic works on ancient philosophy and spirituality, each imparting timeless wisdom which continues to resonate in the modern world. These compact hardback editions with full-colour illustrations are perfect for scholars and enthusiasts alike.</p>