The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife

Autori

• Erik Hornung
• David Lorton

Parametri

• 216 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione
• Narrativa
• Saggistica
• Scienze sociali
• Tema stórico

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Ancient Egyptians possessed a rich vision of the afterlife, encapsulated in texts discovered in royal tombs over two millennia later. Erik Hornung, a leading authority on these religious writings, provides a comprehensive overview of what is known today. The texts include the Book of the Dead, which offers spells for navigating the afterlife, and the Books of the Netherworld, detailing accounts of the hereafter. Hornung examines these works closely, summarizing the Book of the Dead and other significant texts while discussing their ancient transmission and modern decipherment, along with bibliographic information for various editions. He explores whether this literature presents a unified view of the afterlife. The volume is enriched with illustrations from the texts, depicting the sun god's nocturnal journey through the realm of the dead. Originally published in German, this work is now available in a fluid English translation, providing an accessible introduction to a key aspect of ancient Egyptian religion. This book is recommended for anyone seeking insights into important Egyptian texts.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1999

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