The Egyptian Book of the Dead and the Mysteries of Amenta

The Egyptian Book of the Dead and the Mysteries of Amenta

Hardback (23 May 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

""The Egyptian Book of the Dead and the Mysteries of Amenta"" is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Egyptian religion and its beliefs about the afterlife. Written by Gerald Massey, a prominent scholar of Egyptian mythology, the book delves into the rituals and practices surrounding death and the journey of the soul through the underworld. It examines the hieroglyphic texts and illustrations found in the Book of the Dead and interprets them in light of the broader cultural context in which they were created. Massey also explores the connections between Egyptian religion and other ancient belief systems, such as those of India and Greece. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, mythology, and ancient cultures.1907. The Egyptian Book of the Dead contains the oldest known religious writings in the world and a key to the Ancient Mysteries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161354799
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 132
Weight: 449g
Height: 178mm
Width: 254mm
Spine width: 9mm