Hell And The Damned In Egypt
Synopsis
""Hell And The Damned In Egypt"" is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an Egyptologist who specialized in ancient Egyptian language and culture. The book explores the concept of the afterlife in ancient Egyptian religion, particularly the idea of hell and the punishment of the damned. Budge examines various texts and inscriptions from ancient Egypt, including the Book of the Dead and the Coffin Texts, to shed light on the beliefs and practices surrounding the underworld in Egyptian mythology. The book also delves into the roles of various gods and goddesses in the afterlife, as well as the rituals and offerings that were believed to aid the deceased in their journey through the underworld. Overall, ""Hell And The Damned In Egypt"" provides a comprehensive and fascinating look at the complex and intricate beliefs of ancient Egyptians regarding the afterlife and the fate of the damned.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Gods of the Egyptians Part 1, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766129861.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.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- ISBN: 9781162843742
- Number of pages: 26
- Dimensions: 210 x 279 x 1 mm
- Weight: 81g
- Languages: English
