The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by DayThe Complete Papyrus of Ani Featuring Integrated Text and Full-Color Images
by James Wasserman, Carol Andrews, Ogden Goelet, J. Daniel Gunther, Dr. Raymond Faulkner
Explore the complete Papyrus of Ani from the Egyptian Book of the Dead, with integrated text and full-color images. This edition boasts improved image displays, a survey of ancient Egypt's modern cultural impact, a history of Egyptian translation since the Rosetta Stone, and an annotated bibliography for Ancient Egyptian studies.
About This Book
The Egyptian Book of the Dead, known as The Book of Going Forth by Day, presents the complete Papyrus of Ani with integrated text and full-color images, offering a vivid glimpse into ancient Egyptian funerary practices.
This edition includes significant improvements to the display of the papyrus images, enhancing the visual experience for readers and scholars alike.
It provides a survey of the continuing importance of ancient Egypt in modern culture, illustrating how these ancient texts influence contemporary art, literature, and spirituality.
A detailed history of Egyptian translation and philology since the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799 traces the evolution of understanding these sacred writings.
Additionally, it features a state-of-the-art Annotated Bibliography and Study Guide, serving as essential resources for deeper studies in Ancient Egyptian topics.
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