Book CXXV Of The Per-em-hru

By Isaac Meyer

Book Overview

Book CXXV of The Per-em-hru by Isaac Meyer is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Egyptian funerary text known as the ""Book of the Dead."" The text was originally written on papyrus scrolls and was intended to guide the deceased through the afterlife. It contains spells and incantations that were believed to protect the soul of the deceased and ensure their safe passage to the afterlife.Meyer's book is a modern translation of the original text, which was written in hieroglyphics. The translation is accompanied by extensive commentary and analysis, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the text's meaning and significance. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of Egyptian artifacts and tombs, helping readers to visualize the world in which the text was created.Overall, Book CXXV of The Per-em-hru is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion and culture. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of one of the world's oldest civilizations, and offers valuable insights into the human experience of death and the afterlife.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Oldest Books in the World: An Account of the Religion, Wisdom, Philosophy, Ethics, Psychology, Manners, Proverbs, Sayings, Refinement, etc., of the Ancient Egyptians, by Isaac Meyer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594866.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162891203
• ISBN13: 9781162891200
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"