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Faulkner, Raymond, trans. The Egyptian Book of the Dead. New York: Chronicle Books, 2000. A straightforward translation of the Book of the Dead by a well-known Egyptologist. There is little commentary, but the translation is...plus
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Faulkner, Raymond, trans. The Egyptian Book of the Dead. New York: Chronicle Books, 2000. A straightforward translation of the Book of the Dead by a well-known Egyptologist. There is little commentary, but the translation is placed beneath full-color facsimiles of the papyrus that represent the material in the scroll in its proper order and in its entirety. Egyptian officials have released photos of an ancient scroll, the 52-foot-long (16 meters) Book of the Dead papyrus recently discovered in Saqqara. The 10 images show ancient illustrations of gods and scenes from the afterlife, as well as text on the document, which is more than 2,000 years old. The primary purpose of the Book of the Dead was to guide the deceased through the complex journey of the afterlife. It was believed that the dead faced numerous challenges, including judgment by the gods, encounters with demons, and navigating treacherous landscapes. The spells and instructions within the Book of the Dead served to provide protection, knowledge, and assistance at every stage of the journey. Its goals were to:  Moins           
          
                                                    
                   
                          
                          
         
                      
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