The Egyptian Book of Living and Dying
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The Egyptian Book of Living and Dying by Joann Fletcher
Explore Egyptian beliefs, myths and rituals in this illustrated work. The ancient Egyptians left behind an astonishing cultural legacy - a rich body of writings about the quest for immortality and the passage through life, death and the underworld. Artifacts, paintings and burial sites, left behind almost 2000 years after the disappearance of this extraordinary civilization, continue to intrigue us today. The book traces the journey of the soul from creation to death, and the hazardous voyage that it must make through the Underworld after death in search of eternity. Magic, ritual, the gods and pharaohs, the symbolism of the stars and great battles are key themes in this journey.
This book is a testament to the extraordinary intelligence and inventiveness of one of the great religious systems of historyThe Good Book Guide, 2002
Joann Fletcher, PhD, is a freelance Egyptologist who acts as a consultant to several museums and research organisations. Archaeology writer for The Guardian, she lectures for the British Museum and receives acclaim for her TV documentaries. Previous publications include Ancient Egypt (DBP, 1999) and Egypt's Sun King (DBP, 2000). Joann lives in Scarborough.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781904292548 |
| ISBN 10 | 1904292542 |
| Title | The Egyptian Book of Living and Dying |
| Author | Joann Fletcher |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Watkins Media Limited |
| Year published | 2003-08-07 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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