--- product_id: 3896206 title: "The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Penguin Classics)" price: "158.92 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3896206-the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-penguin-classics store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Penguin Classics) **Price:** 158.92 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Penguin Classics) - **How much does it cost?** 158.92 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3896206-the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-penguin-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A unique collection of funerary texts from a wide variety of sources, dating from the 15th to the 4th century BC Consisting of spells, prayers and incantations, each section contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. The papyruses were often left in sarcophagi for the dead to use as passports on their journey from burial, and were full of advice about the ferrymen, gods and kings they would meet on the way. Offering valuable insights into ancient Egypt, The Book of the Dead has also inspired fascination with the occult and the afterlife in recent years. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Review: A Must Read for All Esoteric Students of Spirituality - The Egyptian Book of the Dead is very informative. One also needs to read the Tibetan Book of the Dead to compare how both civilizations viewed the process of life after death and what one would expect. The Ancient Egyptian civilizaton is gone, yet this is great that the ancient esoteric teachings have been recorded. Current people living in Egypt is not from the ancient Egyptians, they keep the traditions, yet are from surrounding countries that over the centuries have moved in. This is true because archeologists are finding out information today and then letting the Egyptian Government know which then places it on display for the visitors in time. It is the the archeologists that are informing this country about the history, the ancient culture, spirituality that took place, etc. This is so because the ancient esoteric spiritual teachings are not currently being practiced. Tibetan spirituality still exsists and being practices today and how they prepare people who are about to cross over to the other side of life through the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Both books are Excellent to read to have both perspectives. Tibetans are not afraid of death. They have a full understanding through their spiritual teachings with prepares them and gives them comfort. A very advanced culture in many ways. Both the Egyptians and Buddhists believe in reincarnation as well as many others and this helps one know that we are really an eternal soul. We continue to live on after one dies. All the near death experiencers say this and more. Egyptian Book of the Dead is a clear and concise book that explains how one viewed death in ancient Egypt and what was expected in that culture. The Tibetan book of the Dead goes farther in that it explains how the process of dying takes place both spiritually and physically. Nothing to worry... As a soul/spirit we are eternal as both books and cultures explain clearly. Review written by: D. Min. Degree Review: Great Book! - I had glossed over a copy when I was a kid, trying to be cool around the time "The Mummy" came out. The pile of books I've read since then have utterly changed my understanding of this whole book. It is amazing to learn the way they spoke in order to understand the words as translated. I honestly think I will read it again in 10 years and re-examine. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #245,213 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #17 in Egyptian Book of the Dead #23 in History of New Age & Mythology #63 in Ancient Egyptians History | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 562 Reviews | ## Images ![The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Penguin Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ElIE9Oh-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Read for All Esoteric Students of Spirituality *by P***S on March 17, 2012* The Egyptian Book of the Dead is very informative. One also needs to read the Tibetan Book of the Dead to compare how both civilizations viewed the process of life after death and what one would expect. The Ancient Egyptian civilizaton is gone, yet this is great that the ancient esoteric teachings have been recorded. Current people living in Egypt is not from the ancient Egyptians, they keep the traditions, yet are from surrounding countries that over the centuries have moved in. This is true because archeologists are finding out information today and then letting the Egyptian Government know which then places it on display for the visitors in time. It is the the archeologists that are informing this country about the history, the ancient culture, spirituality that took place, etc. This is so because the ancient esoteric spiritual teachings are not currently being practiced. Tibetan spirituality still exsists and being practices today and how they prepare people who are about to cross over to the other side of life through the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Both books are Excellent to read to have both perspectives. Tibetans are not afraid of death. They have a full understanding through their spiritual teachings with prepares them and gives them comfort. A very advanced culture in many ways. Both the Egyptians and Buddhists believe in reincarnation as well as many others and this helps one know that we are really an eternal soul. We continue to live on after one dies. All the near death experiencers say this and more. Egyptian Book of the Dead is a clear and concise book that explains how one viewed death in ancient Egypt and what was expected in that culture. The Tibetan book of the Dead goes farther in that it explains how the process of dying takes place both spiritually and physically. Nothing to worry... As a soul/spirit we are eternal as both books and cultures explain clearly. Review written by: D. Min. Degree ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book! *by M***R on July 19, 2020* I had glossed over a copy when I was a kid, trying to be cool around the time "The Mummy" came out. The pile of books I've read since then have utterly changed my understanding of this whole book. It is amazing to learn the way they spoke in order to understand the words as translated. I honestly think I will read it again in 10 years and re-examine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3 times larger than the Papyrus of Ani edition *by D***S on April 1, 2010* This edition of Budge's book of the Dead is not the same as the Dover edition (the Papyrus of Ani). It's in fact an edition Budge published a few years later (The Chapters of Coming Forth by Day), and it's a compilation of all the papyri available at the time, making this the most complete edition of the Book of the Dead available today. The translation itself has over 3 times the material in the earlier edition, and the translation is more polished than Budge's earlier work. If you have the Papyrus of Ani, I recommend you get this as well, as you're missing out on a ton of material. While the binding and presentation is not as good as the Dover, in terms of contents it is unbeatable. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3896206-the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-penguin-classics](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3896206-the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-penguin-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*