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Here are some themes and topics found in "Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead: Journey Through the Afterlife" by John Taylor, which can help you draw connections to other books in a library:

*   **Ancient Egyptian Afterlife Beliefs:** This book explores the beliefs and concepts that the ancient Egyptians held regarding death, the afterlife, and the journey of the soul after death 【1】【2】.
    *   Library categories/keywords: Ancient Egyptian religion, afterlife, death, funerary beliefs.
*   **Compilation of Spells:** The Book of the Dead is not a single narrative but rather a collection of spells and incantations intended to assist the deceased in navigating the afterlife 【3】【4】.
    *   Library categories/keywords: Magic, spells, incantations, religious texts.
*   **Funerary Practices:** The book delves into the rituals, preparations, and practices associated with death and burial in ancient Egypt 【5】.
    *   Library categories/keywords: Funerals, burial rites, mortuary customs, mummification.
*   **Judgment of the Dead:** A significant theme is the judgment that the deceased undergo in the afterlife to determine their worthiness to enter the realm of the gods 【2】.
    *   Library categories/keywords: Judgment, afterlife trials, divine judgment.
*   **Netherworld Depiction:** The book often includes vivid descriptions and illustrations of the imagined landscape of the Netherworld, including the challenges and beings encountered by the deceased 【4】【6】.
    *   Library categories/keywords: Netherworld, underworld, mythology, religious art.
*   **Hopes and Fears:** The text reveals the hopes for a positive afterlife and the fears of the dangers and challenges that the dead might face 【7】.
    *   Library categories/keywords: Human emotions, death anxiety, hope, fear.
*   **Ancient Egyptian Religion:** The book provides insights into the broader religious context of ancient Egypt, including the roles of various gods and goddesses 【7】.
    *   Library categories/keywords: Egyptian mythology, deities, religious studies.