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The Book of the Dead of Sobekmose, housed in the Brooklyn Museum, is a significant example of the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead genre. These papyrus scrolls contained traditional funerary texts and magic spells intended to aid the deceased on their journey to the afterlife. This publication presents the first continuous English translation of a major text, allowing readers to engage with it in the order it was originally composed. As one of the longest surviving examples from the New Kingdom—a period of great power and prosperity in Egypt—this translation marks a significant advancement in the study of these texts. It provides modern readers with a direct connection to an ancient civilization that may seem distant and unfamiliar. The language used is often evocative and beautiful, offering insights into the beliefs and concerns of the ancient Egyptians regarding both this world and the next. The complete papyrus is reproduced, accompanied by a fully illustrated introductory essay, a brief chronology of ancient Egypt, and a glossary of religious and mythological terms, all of which help contextualize the text within its historical framework.
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An ancient Egyptian book of the dead, Paul F. ORourke
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- 2016
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