1st Edition

Revival: Book Of The Dead (1901) An English translation of the chapters, hymns, etc.

958 Pages

by Routledge

904 Pages

by Routledge

904 Pages

by Routledge

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The translations of the Egyptian hymns and religious texts printed in this and the two following volumes form a representative collection of the various compositions which the Egyptian inscribed upon the walls of tombs and sarcophagi, coffins and funeral stelae, papyri and amulets, etc., in order to ensure the well-being of their dead in the world beyond the grave. These translations first... Read more

1. Here Begins the Chapters of Coming Forth by Day. 2. Of Coming Forth by Day and of Living After Death. 3. Another Chapter Like unto the Preceding. 4. Of Over Passing the Celestial Road of Re-stau. 5. Of Not Letting the Deceased Do Work in The Underworld. 6. Of Making the Shabti Figure to do Work. 7. Of Passing Through Amentet. 8. Of Coming Forth by Day Against Enemies in The Underworld. 9. Of Coming Forth by Against in The Underworld. 10. Of Going Into and of Coming Forth From The Underworld. 11. Of Entering Into and of Coming Forth From The Underworld. 12. Of Putting an End to Shame in the Heart of the God. 13. A Hymn of Praise to Ra At Rising.