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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.
Author:
Faulkner, Raymond O. (Raymond Oliver), 1894-1982, translator.

Goelet, Ogden, Jr., 1942- translator.

Von Dassow, Eva, editor.
Publication Information:
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2015.
Call Number:
PJ1555.E5 F38 2015
Abstract:
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.
Edition:
Twentieth Anniversary edition, Third revised and expanded edition.
ISBN:
9781452144382
Physical Description:
191 pages ; 36 cm
General Note:
"The Complete Papyrus of Ani--featuring integrated text and full-color images"--Cover.
Added Title:
Book of the dead.
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