The Egyptian book of the dead : the Book of going forth by day : being the Papyrus of Ani (Royal Scribe of the Divine Offerings), written and illustrated circa 1250 B.C.E., by scribes and artists unknown, including the balance of chapters of the books of the dead known as the Theban Recension, compiled from ancient texts, dating back to the roots of Egyptian civilization / original color illustrations based on the facsimile volume produced in 1890 under the supervision of P. Le Page Renouf and E.A. Wallis Budge / a publication conceived and produced by James Wasserman ; translated by Dr. Raymond O. Faulkner ; with additional translations, commentary, and an annotated bibliography and study guide by Dr. Ogden Goelet, Jr. ; a survey of Egyptian scholarship by J. Daniel Gunther ; preface by Carol A.R. Andrews ; edited by Eva Von Dassow.

• For millennia, the culture of the ancient Egyptians has fascinated historians and spiritual seekers. The 20th anniversary edition of this seminal work includes all-new material analysing the progress in modern Egyptology. Written some 3,500 years ago, the Papyrus of Ani is the best-preserved example of Egyptian thought. Including full-colour hieroglyphic images paired with an acclaimed translation and two gatefold spreads that showcase the papyrus's elaborately bordered images. This sumptuous edition brings to life one of humanity's finest spiritual treasures. 
• "The Papyrus of Ani is the most beautiful, best-preserved, and complete example of ancient Egyptian philosophical and religious thought. Written and illustrated some 3,300 years ago, The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an integral part of the world's spiritual heritage. It is an artistic rendering of the mysteries of life and death. For the first time since its creation, this ancient papyrus is now available in full color with an integrated English translation directly below each image. This publication opens the door to one of humanity's earliest and finest spiritual treasures. The Chronicle Books edition of The Book of Going Forth by Day was first published in 1994 and revised in 1998. This twentieth anniversary edition has been revised and expanded to include significant improvements to the display of the images of the Papyrus, a survey of the continuing importance of ancient Egypt in modern culture, a detailed history of Egyptian translation and philology since the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799, and a state-of-the-art Annotated Bibliography and Study Guide for Ancient Egyptian studies. For the first time in 3,300 years, The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day: The Papyrus of Ani is showcased in its entirety in seventy-four magnificent color pages. With this third revised edition, the entire corpus of this critical work is given its most accessible and lavish presentation ever."--!c From publisher's description. 

Ämnesord

Evigt liv  (sao)

Fornegyptisk religion  (sao)

Incantations, Egyptian  (LCSH)

Future life  (LCSH)

Egypten  (sao)

Indexterm och SAB-rubrik

Cmc(u) Fornegyptisk religion: urkunder, lagar

Klassifikation

299.31 (DDC)

Cmc(u) (kssb/8)