Egyptian Book of Living and Dying: Wisdom, Magic and Ritual; Gods and Pharaohs; Earth and the Cosmos; The Underworld

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Description

A guide to the diverse belief system of the ancient Egyptians. It traces the stages of life from conception to the existence beyond the tomb. It gives particular emphasis to the hazardous voyage of the soul. It focuses on key themes such as creation, magic, ritual and eternity.

Author description

Joann Fletcher, Ph.D., lectures at the University of York and is Egyptologist for Harrogate Museums and Arts. Archaeology writer for The Guardian, she has received acclaim for her TV documentaries. Previous publications include Ancient Egypt (DBP, 1999) and Egypt's Sun King (DBP, 2000). Joann Fletcher lives in Scarborough.

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General Fields

• ISBN : 9781844837939
• Publisher : Duncan Baird Publishers
• Imprint : Duncan Baird Publishers
• Publication date : May 2009
• Dimensions : 170mm X 140mm
• Produced in : United Kingdom
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Illustrations : col. Illustrations
• Pages : 144
• Dewey classification : 299.31
• Bind : Paperback
• Author : Joann Fletcher