The Egyptian Judgment Of The Dead

By E.A. Wallis Budge

Book Overview

The Egyptian Judgment Of The Dead is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge that explores the ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife and the judgment of the dead. The book is based on the texts found in the Book of the Dead, which was a collection of spells and prayers that were believed to assist the deceased in their journey to the afterlife.Budge provides a detailed analysis of the different stages of the judgment process, including the weighing of the heart, the examination of the deceased's life, and the final verdict. He also explores the role of the gods and goddesses in the judgment process and their importance in Egyptian mythology.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the judgment process, such as the weighing of the heart, the forty-two assessors, and the negative confessions. Budge provides translations of the original texts and offers his own commentary and interpretation of the material.Overall, The Egyptian Judgment Of The Dead is a comprehensive study of one of the most important aspects of ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. It provides insight into the beliefs and practices of this ancient civilization and sheds light on their views on death and the afterlife.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Egyptian Religion, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766131424.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: 1425361420
• ISBN13: 9781425361426
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"