Ancient Egyptian Religion -- The Essentials
Discover the essentials of Ancient Egyptian religion through the Egyptian Book of the Dead and John Baines' guide, covering rituals, gods, and the afterlife.
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Religion in Ancient Egypt
by John Baines
Lectures given at a symposium held in 1987, sponsored by Fordham University.
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead
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For millennia, the culture and philosophy of the ancient Egyptians have fascinated artists, historians, and spiritual seekers throughout the world. Now, with this deluxe edition, the legendary 3,500-year-old Papyrus of Anithe most beautiful of the ornately illustrated Egyptian funerary scrolls ever discoveredhas been restored in its original sequences of text and artwork, using the latest advances in computer-imaging technology. Four exquisitely illustrated gatefold spreads and an acclaimed translation by two noted Egyptologists showcase the Papyrus's elaborately bordered images and convey its intended sense of motion and meaning in a way that other books on the subject cannot begin to match. For both lay readers and scholars interested in a wide range of topicsfrom mysticism and philosophy to anthropology and astronomythis sumptuous and accessible new volume will be an essential acquisition.
