The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Papyrus of Ani) · 199 of 357 · tr. E.A. Wallis Budge

Chapter 29 (part 2)

Text [CHAPTER CXXXIII.]: (1) TO BE SAID ON THE DAY OF THE MONTH.[2] (2) Osiris Ani, the scribe, triumphant in peace, triumphant, saith: "Ra riseth (2) in his horizon, and the company of his gods follow after the god when he appeareth from his secret place, when he showeth strength and bringeth himself forth (3) from the eastern horizon of heaven at the word of the goddess Nut.

They rejoice at the journeyings of Ra, the Ancient One; the Great One (4) rolleth along in his course.

Thy joints are knitted together,[3] O Ra, within thy shrine.

Thou breathest the winds, thou drawest in the breezes, (5) thou makest thy jaw-bones to cat in thy dwelling on the day when thou dost scent right and truth.

Thou turnest aside the godlike followers (6) [who] sail after the sacred boat, in order that they may return again unto the mighty ones according to thy word.

Thou numberest thy bones, thou gatherest together thy members; (7) thou turnest thy face towards the beautiful Amenta; thou comest thither renewed [1.

In the Nebseni papyrus the god is seated on a throne, and he holds the sceptre in his right hand; in the Turin papyrus (Lepsius, Bl.

54) the god is seated within a shrine.

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This chapter is generally entitled "The Book of making perfect (or strong) the khu in the netherworld, in the presence of the great company of the gods.

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Or, "thou art exalted."] day by day.

Behold, thou Image of gold, who possessest the splendours (8) of the Disk of heaven, thou lord of terror; thou rollest along and art renewed day by day.

Hail, there (9) is rejoicing in the heavenly horizon, and shouts of joy are It raised to the ropes which tow thee along.

May the gods who dwell in (10) heaven ascribe praises unto Osiris Ani, when they behold him in triumph, as unto Ra.

May Osiris, the scribe Ani, be a prince (11) who is known by the ureret crown; and may the meat offerings and the drink offerings of Osiris Ani, triumphant, be apportioned unto him; may he wax exceeding strong in his body; and may he be the (12) chief of those who are in the presence of Ra.

May Osiris, the scribe Ani, triumphant, be strong upon earth and in the world under the earth; and (13) O Osiris, scribe Ani, triumphant, mayest thou rise up strengthened like unto Ra day by day.

Osiris Am, triumphant, shall not tarry, (14) nor shall he rest without motion in the earth for ever.

Clearly, clearly shall he see with his two eyes, and with his two ears shall be hear what is right and true.

(15) Osiris, the scribe Ani, triumphant, cometh back, cometh back from Annu; Osiris Ani, triumphant, is as Ra when he rangeth the oars (16) among the followers of Nu.

Themes

◆Covenanttheology

A binding agreement or relationship between the divine and a people or individual, establishing mutual obligations.

The declaration 'I have given my heart unto thee' implies a binding relationship of loyalty between the devotee and the deity.

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◆Maat Cosmic Ordercosmology

The Egyptian principle of truth, balance, and right order underlying both the cosmos and human conduct; the parallel to Zoroastrian asha and Greek dike.

Maat is explicitly named alongside Thoth and Ra, representing the truth and order required for the deceased's vindication.

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◆Psychopomp Journeycosmology

Guided passage of the soul through afterlife realms.

As part of the Book of the Dead, this text supports the deceased's passage through the afterlife realms alongside the solar journey.

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◆Sacred Namestheology

Divine names or formulas that carry ontological power, used in prayer, liturgy, or magical practice.

The speaker addresses the deity using specific epithets and titles like 'maker of eternity' and 'mighty Light.'

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◆Spiritual Ascentpraxis

A staged journey of the soul upward through heavenly realms or levels of being toward the divine source.

The deceased prays to 'come forth into heaven' and 'pass over the sky', indicating an upward journey.

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◆Theosis Deificationsoteriology

The doctrine — central to Eastern Orthodox and Maximian theology — that the human person is progressively transformed into a partaker of the divine nature by grace, not merely justified or united in passing ecstasy.

The goal is for Ani to become 'triumphant', join the shining ones, and be made glorious like the gods.

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◆Tripartite Soulanthropology

Division of the human being into three principles: spirit (pneuma), soul (psyche), and body/matter (hyle or soma).

The text mentions strengthening the 'ka,' indicating a belief in distinct spiritual components of the human being.

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◇Active Contemplationpraxis

A form of meditation that uses imagery, imagination, or symbolic thought rather than purely empty stillness.

[auto] The hymn utilizes rich symbolic imagery such as gold, the Nile-flood, and the sektet boat to meditate on the divine nature.

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◇Anthropomorphismtheology

Attributing human characteristics, emotions, or form to the divine; embodied divine imagery.

[auto] The divine is described with human attributes and actions, such as having hands, a mother giving birth upon her hand, and sitting on a throne.

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◇Cosmic Dualismtheology

Ontological opposition between two primal principles (light/darkness, truth/lie, spirit/matter) as the fundamental structure of reality.

[auto] The passage depicts a conflict between the divine power and 'the powers of wickedness,' establishing an opposition between order and chaos.

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◇Divine Lighttheology

The uncreated luminous quality of the divine, sometimes experienced directly in mystical states; illumination as revelation.

[auto] The text repeatedly emphasizes the deity as a source of illumination, describing him as 'mighty Light' who floods the world with light.

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◇Funerary Navigationpraxis

Texts and rituals guiding the soul through death.

[auto] The passage is from the Book of the Dead, a text specifically designed to guide the deceased (Osiris Ani) through the afterlife.

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◇Living Godtheology

The divine conceived as active, present, and dynamic—not an abstract principle but a personal responsive reality.

[auto] The deity is portrayed as dynamically active and personal, using verbs like 'dost place,' 'dost strengthen,' and 'dost cause gladness.'

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◇Prayerpraxis

Direct address to the divine, whether petitionary, contemplative, or liturgical; speech and silence offered upward.

[auto] The text consists of direct petitionary address to Ra and other deities ('I pray thee', 'Thou dost place').

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Related passages · 15 parallels

◆greek_mystery|Orphic Hymns|Hymn VIII. THE MOON (part 1)

“VIII. TO THE MOON * . The FUMIGATION from AROMATICS. HEAR, Goddess queen, diffusing silver light, Bull-horn'd and wand'ring thro' the gloom of Night. 2 p. 125 With stars surrounded, and with circuit wide Night's torch extending, thro'…”

Both passages are hymns dedicated to the Sun, depicting it as a divine entity that brings light and life. They share themes of adoration, the Sun's role in governing the world, and its journey across the sky.

◆greek_mystery|Orphic Hymns|Hymn X (part 2)

“For the World is one, and only-begotten. Opusc. Mythol. p. 203. 131:17 Ver. 17] The sportive nymphs . This is because Pan rejoices in the exhalations produced from humid substances; without which the world cannot subsist. Phurnutus…”

Both passages are hymns that praise a divine being associated with creation and the cosmos. They share themes of adoration, the divine's role in sustaining life, and the seeker's desire for protection and guidance in the afterlife or life's journey.

◆greek_mystery|Orphic Hymns|Hymn XI. HERCULES (part 2)

“127 hence the reason is obvious why Hercules is called "earth's best blossom." And we shall find that Saturn in the following hymn is called "blossom of the earth;" and Themis, in Hymn 78, "young blossom of the earth;" and the Titans, in Hy…”

Both passages are hymns praising a divine figure associated with the sun and its life-giving properties. They share themes of adoration, divine power, and the role of the deity in strengthening and guiding humanity.

◆hermeticism|Corpus Hermeticum 1: Poimandres|Section 1f

“All this befell me from my Mind, that is Man-Shepherd, Word (Logos) of all masterhood, by whom being God-inspired I came unto the Plain of Truth. Wherefore with all my soul and strength thanksgiving give I unto Father-God. 31. Holy art T…”

Both passages express a deep reverence for a divine being and seek divine knowledge or enlightenment. They share themes of praise, divine light, and the aspiration for spiritual growth and connection with the divine.

◆jewish_mysticism|The Book of Enoch (1 Enoch, Charles translation)|Chapter LXII

“LXII. Judgement of the Kings and the Mighty: Blessedness of the Righteous . CHAPTER LXII. 1. And thus the Lord commanded the kings and the mighty and the exalted, and those who dwell on the earth, and said: 'Open your eyes and lift up your…”

Both passages describe a divine judgment scene where the righteous are exalted and the unrighteous are condemned. They share themes of divine glory, the triumph of the righteous, and the ultimate victory of the divine figure over evil.

◆jewish_mysticism|The Book of Enoch (1 Enoch, Charles translation)|Chapter LXXII (part 1)

“THE BOOK OF THE COURSES OF THE HEAVENLY LUMINARIES (LXXII-LXXXII.) LXXII. The Sun . CHAPTER LXXII. 1. The book of the courses of the luminaries of the heaven, the relations of each, according to their classes, their dominion and their s…”

Both passages describe the journey and attributes of a divine being associated with the sun, emphasizing its daily renewal and movement across the sky. They share a mystical reverence for the solar deity and its cosmic significance.

◆jewish_mysticism|The Book of Enoch (1 Enoch, Charles translation)|Chapter LXXV

“CHAPTER LXXV. 1. And the leaders of the heads of the thousands, who are placed over the whole creation and over all the stars, have also to do with the four intercalary days, being inseparable from their office, according to the reckoning o…”

Both passages describe celestial bodies and their movements, emphasizing their roles in the cosmic order and their impact on the earth. They share a mystical perspective on the heavens and the divine regulation of time and nature.

◆jewish_mysticism|The Book of Enoch (1 Enoch, Charles translation)|Chapter LXXIX

“LXXIX-LXXX. 1. Recapitulation of several of the Laws . CHAPTER LXXIX. 1. And now, my son, I have shown thee everything, and the law of all the stars of the heaven is completed. 2. And he showed me all the laws of these for every day, and fo…”

Both passages discuss celestial bodies and their movements, highlighting the importance of cosmic order and divine regulation. They share a mystical perspective on the heavens and the divine beings associated with them.

◆jewish_mysticism|The Book of Enoch (1 Enoch, Charles translation)|Chapter LXXXIV

“CHAPTER LXXXIV. 1. And I lifted up my hands in righteousness and blessed the Holy and Great One, and spake with the breath of my mouth, and with the p. 113 tongue of flesh, which God has made for the children of the flesh of men, that they…”

Both passages express a reverence for a divine being and a plea for divine favor. They share themes of divine power, creation, and the intercession of the individual with the divine, though they come from different cultural and religious contexts.

◆mesopotamian|Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation|1d

“rejoice and be glad; The neck of Tiamat shalt thou swiftly trample under foot. ... rejoice and be glad; The neck of Tiamat shalt thou swiftly trample under foot. 0 my son, who knoweth all wisdom, Pacify Tiamat with thy pure incantation.…”

Both passages share themes of divine triumph over chaos and the veneration of a supreme deity. They also feature a protagonist (Ani in Passage A and Marduk in Passage B) who seeks divine favor and protection, highlighting the parallel concepts of divine justice and cosmic order.

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◆mesopotamian|Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation|1e

“Be thou exalted, thou my chosen spouse, May they magnify thy name over all of them ... the Anunnaki." She hath given him the Tablets of Destiny, on his breast she laid them, saying: Thy command shall not be without avail, and the word of t…”

Both passages depict a divine figure being exalted and given authority over other deities, with a focus on cosmic order and the defeat of chaotic forces. The themes of divine hierarchy, cosmic battle, and the establishment of fate are shared across both traditions.

◆mesopotamian|Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation|1f

“She hath given him the Tablets of Destiny on his breast she laid them, saving: Thy command shall not be without avail, and the word of thy mouth shall be established.' Now Kingu, thus exalted, having received the power of Anu, Decreed the f…”

Both passages depict a divine figure receiving supreme authority and power from other gods, emphasizing the establishment of fate and command. They share themes of divine elevation, the conferring of power, and the expectation of victory over chaos or enemies.

◆mesopotamian|Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation|1i

“He opened great gates on both sides, He made strong the bolt on the left and on the right. In the midst thereof he fixed the zenith; The Moon-god he caused to shine forth, the night he entrusted to him. He appointed him, a being of the ni…”

Both passages describe the creation and ordering of the cosmos by a divine being, emphasizing the establishment of celestial bodies and the regulation of time. They also highlight the reverence and praise offered to the divine creator by other deities and humans.

◆mesopotamian|Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation|1j

“Tutu [Marduk] is "He who created them anew"; Should their wants be pure, then are they satisfied; Should he make an incantation, then are the gods appeased; Should they attack him in anger, he withstandeth their onslaught! Let him therefor…”

Both passages describe a divine being who is praised for their power and role in creation and sustenance. They also share themes of divine judgment and the afterlife, though the specific deities and cultural contexts differ.

◆mesopotamian|Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation|1k

“May he hold the Beginning and the Future, may they pay homage unto him, Saying, "He who forced his way through the midst of Tiamat without resting, Let his name be Nibiru, 'the Seizer of the Midst'! For the stars of heaven he upheld the pa…”

Both passages are hymns of praise to a divine figure, emphasizing the deity's power, creation, and protection. They share themes of adoration, divine might, and the deity's role in the cosmos, though they come from different cultural and religious contexts.