The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Penguin Classics)

The Egyptian Book of the Dead is very informative. One also needs to read the Tibetan Book of the Dead to compare how both civilizations viewed the process of life after death and what one would expect. The Ancient Egyptian civilizaton is gone, yet this is great that the ancient esoteric teachings have been recorded. Current people living in Egypt is not from the ancient Egyptians, they keep the traditions, yet are from surrounding countries that over the centuries have moved in. This is true because archeologists are finding out information today and then letting the Egyptian Government know which then places it on display for the visitors in time. It is the the archeologists that are informing this country about the history, the ancient culture, spirituality that took place, etc. This is so because the ancient esoteric spiritual teachings are not currently being practiced. Tibetan spirituality still exsists and being practices today and how they prepare people who are about to cross over to the other side of life through the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Both books are Excellent to read to have both perspectives. Tibetans are not afraid of death. They have a full understanding through their spiritual teachings with prepares them and gives them comfort. A very advanced culture in many ways. Both the Egyptians and Buddhists believe in reincarnation as well as many others and this helps one know that we are really an eternal soul. We continue to live on after one dies. All the near death experiencers say this and more. Egyptian Book of the Dead is a clear and concise book that explains how one viewed death in ancient Egypt and what was expected in that culture. The Tibetan book of the Dead goes farther in that it explains how the process of dying takes place both spiritually and physically. Nothing to worry... As a soul/spirit we are eternal as both books and cultures explain clearly.Review written by: D. Min. Degree

Despite it's chonky size, the book is actually a much easier read than one would expect (nearly a quarter of it is actually the introduction). Definitely worth the purchase for anyone interested in studying Ancient Egypt or classical religions

I had glossed over a copy when I was a kid, trying to be cool around the time "The Mummy" came out. The pile of books I've read since then have utterly changed my understanding of this whole book. It is amazing to learn the way they spoke in order to understand the words as translated. I honestly think I will read it again in 10 years and re-examine.

Loved this book. This completed my immersion in all things Ancient Egypt. It really helped me understand and get a good grasp of their pantheon, deities as well as the culture, mindset and how it all has evolved over the years through the various dynasties!

This edition of Budge's book of the Dead is not the same as the Dover edition (the Papyrus of Ani). It's in fact an edition Budge published a few years later (The Chapters of Coming Forth by Day), and it's a compilation of all the papyri available at the time, making this the most complete edition of the Book of the Dead available today. The translation itself has over 3 times the material in the earlier edition, and the translation is more polished than Budge's earlier work. If you have the Papyrus of Ani, I recommend you get this as well, as you're missing out on a ton of material. While the binding and presentation is not as good as the Dover, in terms of contents it is unbeatable.

This was a good book but I think the subject was a little heavy for me. I think it makes a good reference book. I just find the whole Egyptian burial beliefs and habits to be on the odd side. I know that for someone else, it might be an awesome book. Lots of information and easy to follow, that is what this book is.

This book is deep!I'm using it as a research tool to help complete my literary works. I realize that it's tampered with material as the author clearly indicates, but I'm comparing ancient Egyptian culture to my own discoveries about life. The ancients knew many things about life that governments don't want us to know anymore because they can't control people who know what the ancients knew. So I'm simply scanning for clues to compare to what I've discovered on my own, and it's turning up startling connections.

Good book

Its content challenges the teachings of traditional religions. Its relevant historical data raise epistemological questions modern religions may never want to discuss.

Buen libro,me ha encantado

Quality is not excellent but decent as it is a rare book at this price here...the print is of decent quality too but the only problem with it is it's hard to understand at first but whoever is interest in Ancient Egyptian civilization should go for it. ...

A highly repetitive literal translation of the ancient Egyptian burial texts. Not much to get excited about really. It's yet another albeit much earlier example of a highly sophisticated clerical con job that wealthy Egyptians bought hook, line and sinker. Doesn't matter how far back into human history we look, there's always someone trying to convince everyone they've got a hotline to god.

Why were ancient cultures obsessed with death? Who know? To Live forever I suppose. Great read if you are obsessed with Egyptians culture and it went on for so long. For the curious and the skeptic alike, this book will be a gem in your collection!!Thanks to seller!!