Of The Future Life In The Egyptian Religion - Hardcover

""Of The Future Life In The Egyptian Religion"" is a book written by E.A. Wallis Budge that explores the beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians regarding the afterlife. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Egyptian religion. The first part discusses the concept of the soul and its journey after death, including the judgment of the deceased and the various trials and obstacles they must overcome in order to reach the afterlife. The second part delves into the different types of afterlife that were believed to exist in Egyptian mythology, including the Field of Reeds and the Duat. The third and final part explores the rituals and ceremonies that were performed to ensure a successful transition into the afterlife, including the use of funerary texts and the construction of tombs and burial chambers. Throughout the book, Budge draws on a wide range of primary sources, including hieroglyphic inscriptions, papyri, and tomb reliefs, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.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.