Hieroglyphs and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
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Hieroglyphs and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt by Werner Forman
Egyptian hieroglyphs unite art and writing in a conscious plan to attain eternal life. The success of that plan can be read in the 3000-year lifespan of Pharaonic tradition, and can only be understood through its religious foundation. This study sets out the history of the texts designed to guarantee life beyond death, from the "Pyramid Texts" for kings and queens, c. 2400 BC, to the "Book of the Dead" used by king and subject alike after 1600 BC. The book considers how this literature finally met its end under the combined pressures of Greek-speaking government, Roman occupation, and conversion to Christianity.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780714109954 |
| ISBN 10 | 0714109959 |
| Title | Hieroglyphs and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt |
| Author | Werner Forman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | British Museum Press |
| Year published | 1996-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |