Tamara L. Siuda, Ph.D., presents The Ancient Egyptian Prayerbook, a collection of 110 traditional and modern Egyptian prayers, songs, and hymns to the gods and goddesses of Kemet (the land of ancient Egypt to its own people).
Purchase the E-book Version Purchase the Softcover Version Purchase the Hardcover Version“[U]tterly fantastic and a must have for both serious students of Egyptology and for anyone interested in Egyptian magical/religious systems!”
Yeshe Dakini Rinpoche (Amazon.com review)
The author's introduction and notes on how the book can be used in ritual practice
Prayer: why and how the ancients did it, and why and how it can still be done today
An exclusive publication of the daily rite of Senut, as practiced by Kemetic Orthodox devotees
English translations of ancient texts for the gods (Netjeru)
English translations of ancient texts for the goddesses (Netjerut)
English translations of ancient rites for ancestor (Akhu) veneration
English translations of ancient prayers and rituals for protecting and blessing family
Simple English translations of ancient prayers and rituals children can do
English translations of ancient prayers and hymns for divine blessing
English translations of ancient prayers and hekau (magical incantations) for protection
English translations of various ancient Egyptian magical rituals and spells
A selection of ancient prayers for everyday use and for holidays, in English translation
English and Egyptian forms of the divine names
Footnotes and annotated listing of where original Egyptian texts in this book can be found
Basic listing of months and holidays in the ancient Egyptian festival year
Texts referenced in this Prayerbook, as well as other books for further study
This book is utterly fantastic and a must-have for both serious students of Egyptology and for anyone interested in Egyptian magical/religious systems. The invocations are breathtaking and the author is very well versed in academic research on this topic. After 20 years of studying Egyptology, this is one of the best books I have seen….”
– Yeshe Dakini Rinpoche, Amazon.com. full review
I met Rev. Tamara Siuda years ago and found her to be very knowledgeable and well-qualified; you can trust the veracity of the information in this book….”
– M.B. Strang, Amazon.com. full review
So much more than a prayerbook….The author has used her extensive knowledge of Ancient Egypt throughout the book, and has written some of the most beautiful prayers I’ve come across. My copy of the book is going to be well used. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
– Linda Gibson, Amazon.co.uk. full review
Beautiful book with amazing prayers to the gods and goddesses of ancient Egyptians’ kings and queens….”
– Dominique, Amazon.co.uk. full review
….If you honor any of the Gods of Kemet, this is a great addition to your library.”
– Quantumbutterfly on LibraryThing full review
This book is excellent….”
– Jewelofaset on eCauldron
This practical book begins with thoughts about how, when, and why to pray…”
– Deena Butta, Isis-Seshat Journal 32, p. 18 full review
The author…states that “some of the ancient Egyptian religion was never lost, and survives today inside and outside of Egypt as a part of continuing practice and influence in other religious traditions.” But it also has survived by inhabiting the soul of Tamara Siuda. As a result it lives between the covers of this book….a valuable compendium of information, verbal art, and religious practice, afforded us by a thorough scholar who also understands Ancient Egyptian Religion from the inside and not merely as an academic pursuit. When she writes her versions of these ancient invocations and prayers, she not only is offering us an appreciation of ancient Egyptian religious culture, she is inviting the reader to engage the ancient Egyptian deities directly. This is a wonderful first look at the liturgy of ancient Egyptian religion and its modern revival. It is one of the better titles available….”
– Dr. Eoghan Ballard, Amazon.com review full review
“This is a wonderful first look at the liturgy of ancient Egyptian religion and its modern revival. It is one of the better titles available….”
Dr. Eoghan Ballard
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