Book of the Dead

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.

ISBN 0811807673   Pages 176 ISBN13 9780811807678 (What's this?)   Part volume Book of Going Forth by Day Publisher Chronicle Books   Volumes 1 Imprint Chronicle Books   Weight (grammes) 1085 Format Paperback   Published in California Publication date 01 Sep 1994   Height (mm) 356 Translator R.O. Faulkner   Width (mm) 245 Library of Congress PJ1555.E5F   Spine width (mm) 16 DEWEY 299.31   Academic level General DEWEY edition DC21

A critical purchase for any serious collection of materials on ancient Egypt. Library Journal

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