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The Ancient Egyptian Book of the DeadR. O. Faulkner
Indigenous and Ancient Religions
The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
- First published1985
- TraditionIndigenous & Ancient Religions
- Shelf155 books
Faulkner's translation of the Egyptian 'spells for going out by day', edited by Carol Andrews for the British Museum and illustrated with vignettes from the papyri. It covers the major spells, including the judgment scene of spell 125. A clear and dependable modern version for readers who want the texts behind the famous images.















