The Illustrated Egyptian Book of the Dead: A New Translation by Dr. Ramses Seleem
The Egyptian Book of the Dead, originally titled The Book of Coming Forth by Day, was created to help the people of ancient Egypt prepare and survive in the afterlife. A copy of the book was buried with the recently deceased for guidance along an unfamiliar path. This new edition (Seleem is a writer, lecturer, and teacher of Egyptian culture and history who has been studying Egyptology for a quarter of a century) combines beautiful illustrations with clear text, opening a new world to contemporary readers. The author discusses and defines the historical and religious contexts of the ancient manuscript, making this new translation a very helpful introduction to the ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife. It will provide a journey of enlightenment for all those interested in learning about new spiritual views toward life and death. Julia Glynn