The Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Texts

Author/creator Manuelian, Peter Der Editor
Other author American Council of Learned Societies.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAtlanta : Society of Biblical Literature
Description471 p. 08.960 x 06.080 in.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Supplemental ContentFull text available from ACLS Humanities E-Book
Subjects

SeriesWritings from the Ancient World No. 23
Summary Annotation The Pyramid Texts are the oldest body of extant literature from ancient Egypt. First carved on the walls of the burial chambers in the pyramids of kings and queens of the Old Kingdom, they provide the earliest comprehensive view of the way in which the ancient Egyptians understood the structure of the universe, the role of the gods, and the fate of human beings after death. Their importance lies in their antiquity and in their endurance throughout the entire intellectual history of ancient Egypt. This volume contains the complete translation of the Pyramid Texts, including new texts recently discovered and published. It incorporates full restorations and readings indicated by post?Old Kingdom copies of the texts and is the first translation that presents the texts in the order in which they were meant to be read in each of the original sources.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2005016574
ISBN9781589831827
ISBN1589831829 (Perfect) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9781589831827
Stock number00024495

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Electronic Resources ✔ Available