Upon death, it was the practice for some Egyptians to produce a papyrus manuscript called the or the . A included declarations and spells to help the deceased in the afterlife. The is the manuscript compiled for Ani, the royal scribe of Thebes. Written and illustrated almost 3,300 years ago, is a papyrus manuscript with cursive hieroglyphs and color illustrations. To most, it is the most beautiful, best preserved, and complete example of ancient Egyptian philosophical and religious thought known to exist. This twentieth anniversary edition of has been revised and expanded to include: INVALUABLE PAPYRUS BOOK: is a captivating history book and an integral part of the world's spiritual heritage. It is an artistic rendering of the mysteries of life and death. For the first time since its creation, this ancient papyrus is now available in full color with an integrated English translation directly below each image. THIRD REVISED EDITION: The entire corpus of this critical work is given its most accessible and lavish presentation ever. It may well be the most stunning presentation of this book in 3,300 years. INCREDIBLE GIFT: An excellent gift for people interested in Egyptology, mythology books, illustrated history and world history, and spirituality and ancient religion books.Perfect for: