The Egyptian Book of the Dead
The Classic Edition
St. Martin's Press · Print & ebook · December 16, 2025
A translation and transliteration of the most important and authoritative funerary text from Ancient Egypt At the turn of the twentieth century, a representative of the British Museum traveled to Egypt and heard stories of an incredible scroll hidden in an ancient tomb.
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- Who it’s for
- The Papyrus of Ani appears with hieroglyph reproductions and side-by-side transliteration and translation.
- Genres
- Ancient Religion, Ancient Egypt, The Afterlife
- Published
- St. Martin's Press, December 16, 2025
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A translation and transliteration of the most important and authoritative funerary text from Ancient Egypt At the turn of the twentieth century, a representative of the British Museum traveled to Egypt and heard stories of an incredible scroll hidden in an ancient tomb. When Dr. Wallis Budge finally found the scroll, he described it as “the largest roll of papyrus [he] had ever seen…and in a perfect state of preservation.”
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Dr. Wallis Budge learned that this scroll was The Papyrus of Ani, one of the most important funerary texts in Ancient Egypt. With instructions on how to care for the body and soul so that one reaches the afterlife safely, protective spells and magic, and other sacred funerary rights, this text offers incredible insight into Ancient Egyptian customs and beliefs. This edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead includes: - A robust introduction from Doctor Wallis Budge - Faithful reproductions of each hieroglyph - A side-by-side transliteration and translation For anyone interested in history, religion, ancient knowledge, or simply the subject of living and dying well, The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an essential exploration.
The Papyrus of Ani
The Papyrus of Ani appears with hieroglyph reproductions and side-by-side transliteration and translation.
Come here for
- Instructions for caring for body and soul
- Protective spells and sacred funerary rites
Expect
- A robust introduction by E. A. Wallis Budge
- A translation of an Ancient Egyptian funerary text
Where it sits
| Ancient Egypt | 61% |
|---|---|
| The Afterlife | 61% |
| Ancient Religion | 58% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Mysteries & Lost Knowledge
- Authors
- E. A. Wallis Budge
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Published
- December 16, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Ancient Egypt