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~ Normandi Ellis (Author)
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is one of the oldest and greatest classics of Western spirituality. Until now the available translations have treated these writings as historical curiosities with little relevance to our contemporary situation. This new translation made from the hieroglyphs approaches this text as a profound spiritual document capable of speaking to us today.

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  • Paperback: 232 pages
  • Publisher: Red Wheel / Weiser (June 5, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0933999747
  • ISBN-13: 978-0933999749
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #125,962 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #16 in  Books > Literature & Fiction > World Literature > Mythology > Egyptian
    #64 in  Books > History > Ancient > Egypt

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I was moved., December 28, 2002
By Stephanie Dray (Owings Mills, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews
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I didn't get this book for inspiration. I wanted it for research. I'm not into poetry. I don't like fluff. I'm not sentimental. And as a catholic girl, it is certainly not my religion.

Consequently, I was surprised to find that this book was less of a research book and more of a spiritual text than I could have imagined. I was shocked to find myself near tears at the painful beauty of the text.

This is a very spiritual book. I feel as if I must now also buy a supplemental exact translation for my research, but I cannot deny being moved.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, December 17, 2000
By Raven Night (Appleton, WI) - See all my reviews
I have several translations already of the Book of the Dead, but this work is far more than that. If feel as if the author is speaking right to my soul, and built a bridge with words to a people that lived 3000 years ago, and a religious tradition that was rich and vibrant and filled with great mystery, power, and truth. Hers is a translation of spirit that is accessible to all who wish to accept it, and I believe the Book of the Dead, and in particular this addition, should be held up alongside the Bible and other sacred works as one of humanity's most revealing and inspiring works.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, July 23, 2000
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This is definitely the most beautiful book I have ever read. Although written in prose, the text reads like poetry... the book truly does read like a spiritual text. This may sound a little fanatical, but I keep it with me most of the time, and read bits of it whenever I have a spare moment... It gives me a sense of communion with the ancient gods, and a feeling of wonder at the world and at the ancient egyptian civilisation. I highly recommend this book for anyone who needs to be inspired.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Transcendent, Magnificent Interpretation of a classic text
I purchased this book a while ago. This text is a poetic reinterpretation of the Book of the Dead. Wow. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mike

5.0 out of 5 stars book is just awsome
when i bought this book i had no idea how awsome it was going to be, and once i started reading it i coulnt put it down! it is a must have for anyone working there own path.
Published 18 months ago by B. Hall

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This is a beautiful translation of the Ancient African wisdom found in the nile valley. It shows how thoughtful, reflective, & simply gorgeous the African people were, not to... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Life after death in ancient Egypt
Ms. Ellis translates the components of what is known as the "Book of the Dead" with poetic zest. It is more a book of life after death, than of death. Read more
Published on October 6, 2007 by Jan Kindwoman

5.0 out of 5 stars Becoming
This has to be one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. It has awakened the Osiris within me and inspired my own becoming.
Published on April 30, 2007 by I. Marshall

5.0 out of 5 stars Osiris Would Be Proud
This literary gem is much, much more than a "new and improved" translation of the Coffin Texts, or The Going Forth By Day (Egyptian Book of the Dead). Read more
Published on October 2, 2006 by Jeff Farrow

4.0 out of 5 stars good book
Awakening Osiris is a good book. Allay the question of the trueness of the translation and envelop yourself in the reading. Read more
Published on October 28, 2003 by orolednac

5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the Soul
When I read this book several years ago, I found myself extremely drawn to the chapter on Becoming the Phoenix... Read more
Published on July 31, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Egyptian Book of the Dead
It is a pity this book is now out of print. It is, without a doubt, the most beautiful and deeply moving translation of the Egyptian Book of the Dead there is. Read more
Published on June 5, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible book!
This is one of the most incredible books I've ever read. In this "translation" of the Book of Going Forth By Day (the original Egyptian name for the Book of the Dead)... Read more
Published on February 15, 2003 by invictus

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