Routledge Revival: The Liturgy of Funerary Offerings (1909)

Explore the ancient spiritual practices of Egypt with this Routledge Revival edition of The Liturgy of Funerary Offerings (1909). This book provides a detailed text and analysis of the Book of the Opening of the Mouth, a vital Egyptian ritual used during the mummification process of a pharaoh. Readers can study the specific sequences of offerings, including foodstuffs, beverages, and cosmetics, that were presented during these ceremonies. The text also covers the litanies recited by priests and the historical significance of these recitations, which were often painted directly onto the walls of royal tombs. This edition offers a way to study these repetitive yet significant religious texts through English translations, making the study of ancient Egyptian funerary customs accessible for historians and students of religious history.