Journey Through the Afterlife : The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead Edited by John H. Taylor
Publication details: London, British Museum Press c2010Description: 320 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 28 cmISBN:- 9780714119939
- 299.31
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item reserves | |
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Book | Melbourne Athenaeum Library | Non-Fiction large size | 299.31 TAY | Available | 056053 |
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A compilation of spells that the ancient Egyptians believed would assist them in the afterlife as they made their perilous journey towards the realm of the gods and the ultimate state of eternity. This fascinating and important book affords a greater understanding of ancient Egyptian belief systems and poignantly reveals the hopes and fears of mortal man about the world beyond death.
Published to accompany the exhibition at the British Museum from 4 Nov 2010 to 6 Mar 2011. Includes bibliographical references and index.