1995-01-01

Egyptian Ideas of the Afterlife

Noted Egyptologist offers concise, learned exposition of central Egyptian concept of immortality. Belief in Osiris, god of resurrection, other "gods" of Egyptians, judgment of the dead, more. 8 illustrations.

Author	Sir Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge
Publisher	Courier Corporation
Release Date	1995-01-01
ISBN	9780486284644
Pages	198 pages
Rating	4/5 (46 users)

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