The Book of the Dead
About this book
A dead person approaches gates, recites sacred words and faces a judgment that may determine the course of existence beyond the tomb. Ancient Egyptian funerary texts transform death into a journey requiring knowledge and protection.
H. M. Tirard introduces material associated with the Book of the Dead in English, drawing on the Egyptological understanding of her period. Gods, protective formulae and the weighing of the heart give these texts their peculiar mixture of fear and confidence. Modern translations may differ, but the underlying images remain unforgettable.
Cite this edition
H. M. Tirard. The Book of the Dead. 1910 edition. The curated reading copy omits Édouard Naville’s separately signed introduction; Tirard’s own preface, main text, illustrations and original index are retained. Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. 1910. Lumitheca. https://lumitheca.com/books/book-of-the-dead
About this edition
The recorded copy was published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge in 1910.
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