Routledge The Book of the Opening of the Mouth: Vol. II

Explore the ancient spiritual traditions of Egypt with this scholarly second volume of The Book of the Opening of the Mouth. Published by Routledge, this text provides the Egyptian original texts alongside English translations for a deep understanding of funerary rituals. These historic recitals, including the Liturgy of Funerary Offerings, have roots stretching back to the Predynastic Egyptians of the later Neolithic Period. Long before the evolution of writing, these ceremonies played a central role in Egyptian religious life, maintaining influence through the Roman Empire. This volume focuses on the specific formulae intended to facilitate the reconstitution of the body. By studying these texts, readers can learn how ancient practitioners sought to restore the heart-soul, known as the 'Ba', allowing the spiritual elements of the deceased to continue their existence. This work is an essential resource for those studying anthropology, sociology, and ancient religious history.