The Bandlet of Righteousness: An Ethiopian Book of the Dead - Hardcover

by E. a. Wallis Budge (Author)

The Bandlet of Righteousness: An Ethiopian Book of the Dead is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. The book is a translation of an ancient Ethiopian text that describes the journey of the soul after death. The text is a guide to help the soul navigate through the afterlife and reach a state of enlightenment. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a different stage of the journey. Chapter one describes the death of the body and the separation of the soul from the body. Chapter two describes the journey of the soul through the underworld, where it must face various challenges and obstacles. Chapter three describes the ascent of the soul to heaven, where it must pass through seven gates and answer questions posed by the angels at each gate. Chapter four describes the final judgment, where the soul is judged according to its deeds in life. The book also includes illustrations and explanations of various symbols and rituals that are important in the Ethiopian tradition. Overall, The Bandlet of Righteousness is a fascinating and informative text that offers insight into the beliefs and practices of the Ethiopian people.This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.