{"product_id":"the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-9781398826250","title":"The Egyptian Book of the Dead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Egyptian Book of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life. Written as part of funeral rites, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite \u003ci\u003ePapyrus of An\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ei, \u003c\/i\u003ean 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis silk-bound hardback contains magnificent illustrations that complement the text and bring out its timeless beauty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eArcturus Silkbound Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sirius Entertainment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398826250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160","brand":"Ea Wallis Budge, Arcturus Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42589585440949,"sku":"9781398826250","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_161aa68b-4e14-41a4-a2e5-7c287971eba3.jpg?v=1673327182","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-9781398826250","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}