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The Egyptian Book of Life: A True Translation of the Egyptian Book of the Dead, Featuring Original Texts and Hieroglyphs | 
 enlarge | Author: Ramses Seleem
Publisher: Watkins Publishing Limited
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 400252
Media: Paperback
Pages: 304
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 1842930664
Dewey Decimal Number: 299.31
EAN: 9781842930663
ASIN: 1842930664
Publication Date: August 10, 2004
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Product Description
According to ancient Egyptians, humans require a specialized body of knowledge to prepare for and survive in the afterlife. The Egyptian Book of Life (often mistakenly translated as "The Book of the Dead") is the only living record of the twofold mystery of life and death. In this accurate and complete translation, Ramses Seleem emphasizes The Egyptian Book of Life's vitality and relevance. Accompanied by fascinating commentary that places the work in historical and religious context and featuring superb computer-generated renditions of hieroglyphics from a unique program of the author's own design, this guide offers prayers, breathing meditations, and other interactive techniques that draw the reader fully into the spiritual experience. The Book of Life promises to be the definitive translation of one of the most important documents ever written.
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 A Beautiful Translation of Fascinating Scriptures. January 29, 2007
Divine Ugandan (U.S.A.)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Its so fascinating to find out that Egypt had incorporated Breathing Techniques and Yoga into their Religion. I always thought that Asia was the only area that really perfected this but Egypt also perfected this. I have many other books on Egypt and Egyptology but this is the one I read over and over again.
This translation of the Scriptures is the most beautiful I've ever read. I feel like I'm reading a Bible and building a better relationship with God when I read it.
The Egyptian Book of Life goes in depth in describing the Individual Gods and it displays the correlations and correspondences with the Elements, Forces, and Principles of Nature, Life, and the Universe.
I picked up this book, started reading it, and finished it in 2 days. I've re-read it twice.
I bought 5 extra books and gave them out to my Family and Friends as gifts.
Absolute Necessity in your Egyptian Library! January 17, 2007
Magnificent Data Investigator (Inland Empire, California United States)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a very Authoritative Book and Author. This should be an Absolute Necessity in your Egyptian Library.
I've always known that there were Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egyptian Pyramids and Buildings depicting their Ancient Martial Arts, Breathing Techniques, and Yoga. Its about time someone with some knowledge has brought this Magnificent Data to Light and allowed us to be exposed to it.
The Reality is that the Ancient Egyptians were Monotheistic. The earlier Egyptologists were Ignorant, Racist, Colonialistic, and had an Ethnocentric Perspective. That is why they mistakenly defined the word, Neter(GOD). Neter is like a Force or Principle. The Egyptian "GODS" were their way of describing certain Forces and Principles like Gravity, Heat, Coldness, Dryness, Moisture, ETC. This book Clarifies this Incredible and Critical piece of Information.
When you start to do your homework on the World's Religions and Cultures you will find, that if it wasn't for Egypt, there would be NO "Judaism", "Christianity", or "Islam".
I highly recommend this book.
 A book to pass up on the way to enlightenment March 9, 2005
Noetic Pilgrim (Zefat, Israel)
21 out of 38 found this review helpful
Dr Seleem's academic credentials are not listed anywhere in this publication.
This seems an obvious intended omission once you start reading in this text his ideas concerning Egyptian Cosmology, history, science and other religious traditions of the world.
Exactly what is Mr. Saleem a "Doctor of"?
He does not state he has a doctorate in Egyptology or Anthropology, Archeology, Linguistics, Comparative Religion or Mythology.
From his absurd conculsions and naive speculations on the
metaphysical and monotheistic nature of the Egyptian religon and his rantings on the evil foundations of the Western scientific method, one might conclude he never attended
an accredited University or took a single class on comparative religion or mythology.
Pass this book up and be happy you did.
If someone sends it to you - send it back for a refund.
If you are really interested in this subject stick with Falkner and Zahi Hawass.
 A BOOK OF TREASURE January 20, 2005
Reader
31 out of 40 found this review helpful
This is the book I have been looking for for 20 years, ever since I first visited Egypt, and came home wanting to learn more about the people who had made the breathtaking treasures I had seen. Here, at last, is a readable translation of the most ancient and sacred texts in the world. Unlike Faulkner, this book actually conveys the intricacy and magnificence of a people who were dedicated to the divinity of life.
A comprehensive introduction explains the origin and sources of these texts, and their uses in ancient times. There are sections on how the soul of the deceased travels after death, and on ancient Egyptian mythology and religion. When you realise that the "gods and goddesses" are actually natural laws and principles, it all makes so much more sense. The author explains that the Egyptians aimed to live well in this life and beyond, and their sacred science was all about understanding these natural laws and principles. They even had a system of sacred exercises to enhance the function of the physical body, and the subtle bodies.
I particularly liked Dr Seleem's use of original Egyptian names for characters in the mythology, such as Heru instead of the later Greek version, Horus, and Oser instead of Osiris. Somehow, I felt the use of the original names connected me with the mythology in a more direct way. Why is it that most Egyptologists use Greek names, when they are studying Egypt? Dr Seleem obviously has a great respect for the people who used this language and a deep understanding of the reasons why they regarded it as sacred.
Throughout the book there are illustrations of papyri and commentaries explaining not only the translations, but also the visual content of the images. Once the importance of the symbolic meaning of the writing and images is grasped, it becomes apparent that the Egyptians had profound knowledge of the human condition, and how to enhance it.
This book has a universal appeal, and will be invaluable for scholars and amateurs alike. The graphics for the hieroglyphs are visually stunning, and each papyrus is transcribed so that students of the language can read it for themselves in Egyptian. This is rather like having the Magna Carta typed up in Times New Roman! Facsimilies of the original papyri are reproduced for comparison, and vocabularies are also included.
I recommend this lovely book for anyone who wants to glimpse the true wonders of the Egyptians, without having to wade through the mire of whimsical western scholarship, which so often knocks the beauty out of the very treasures it is trying to explain. Dr Seleem here presents us with an understanding of the Egyptian sacred tradition which is not based on tattered, intellectual speculation, but on the evidence in the texts themselves. It is apparent that this eloquent tradition has much to teach us today, if only we can open our eyes and look.
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