The Egyptian Book of the Dead by E.A. Wallis Budge

This ancient funerary text contains a collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.This beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld. Its accompanying hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife.

PREFACE – 00:00

INTRODUCTION. THE VERSIONS OF THE BOOK OF THE DEAD – 2:50

THE LEGEND OF OSIRIS – 1:20:27

THE DOCTRINE OF ETERNAL LIFE – 1:37:14

THE EGYPTIANS’ IDEAS OF GOD – 2:23:32

THE LEGEND OF RA AND ISIS – 2:31:59

THE ABODE OF THE BLESSED – 3:04:12

THE GODS OF THE BOOK OF THE DEAD – 3:15:17

THE PRINCIPAL GEOGRAPHICAL AND MYTHOLOGICAL PLACES IN THE BOOK OF THE DEAD – 4:14:40

FUNERAL CEREMONIES – 4:23:49

TRANSLATIONS: 4:34:30