Egyptian Book of the Dead. The complete papyrus of Ani. Revised edition, new translation

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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. Cover Table of contents Thoughts on this twentieth anniversary edition Coming forth into the day. Avances in understanding the Egyptian Book of the Dead Attitudes of the past Antiquity, and the pioneering translations of the Book of the Dead Modern advances in the study of the Book of the Dead “And they will live forever!” Foreword to the 1998 edition Preface Introduction The Papyrus of Ani, royal scribe of the divine offerings of all the gods The chapters comprising the Theban recension which do not appear in the Papyrus of Ani A commentary on the corpus of literature and tradition An annotated Book of the Dead bibliography and study guide A glossary of common terms and concepts