Osiris or The Egyptian Religion of Resurrection V1

Osiris or The Egyptian Religion of Resurrection V1 is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an Egyptologist and scholar of ancient Egyptian religion and language. The book explores the mythology and beliefs surrounding the ancient Egyptian god Osiris, who was associated with death, resurrection, and the afterlife. Budge delves into the various myths and legends surrounding Osiris, including his murder by his brother Set, his resurrection by his wife Isis, and his role as judge of the dead in the afterlife. The book also examines the rituals and practices associated with the worship of Osiris and the Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife. This volume is the first in a two-part series and provides a comprehensive overview of the Egyptian religion of resurrection as it relates to Osiris.1911. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766140679. Volume 1 of 2. Sir Wallis Budge, late keeper of the Egyptian antiquities in the British Museum, shows the reader the ancient worship of Osiris originating and flourishing in Africa. These volumes illustrate in depth and in rich detail the African and year-god character of the worship of Osiris. The religion of Osiris is very ancient and its analogies with later religions are clear, although there are differences in detail. The tale of of the mythology and ritual of Osiris had never before been told until Dr. Budge published these books.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.