Stephen Quirke Livres

The book offers the first fully illustrated translation of the "Book of the Dead," complete with Egyptian transliteration. It meticulously presents the individual compositions found on the prt m hrw papyri, tracing their histories from the New Kingdom through the Ptolemaic Period. This comprehensive approach highlights the cultural and historical significance of these ancient texts, making it an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Egyptian history and literature.

The multiple gods & goddesses, the temple rituals, the burial practices & the religious rules of Ancient Egypt seem very mysterious. The author places these mysteries in the context of Ancient Egyptian life. He explains them as a response to normal human needs & fears. Divided in 5 chapters, this book talks about all the gods--both the lesser known & the important ones--& their influence in the Ancient Near East & Greece. Well illustrated in black & white, this proves to be quite useful for travelers & students of Egyptology.--Francesca Jourdan (edited)

Describes Egypt's religion, customs, language, technology, politics, and foreign relations between 3100 B.C. and 30 B.C

An exploration of one of the great archives of archaeology, revealing the contribution of Egyptian workforces to excavations in Egypt by Flinders Petrie (1853-1942) and including extensive first publication of material, including photographs, from the Petrie archive.