The Pyramid Texts

The Pyramid Texts – Volume 1: The Oldest Sacred Writings of Ancient Egypt
Translated by Samuel A. B. Mercer
Step back over 4,000 years into the spiritual heart of Ancient Egypt with The Pyramid Texts—a remarkable collection of funerary inscriptions etched into the inner walls of royal pyramids at Saqqara. Originally composed as early as 3000 B.C.E., these are the oldest known religious texts in human history, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the beliefs, rituals, and cosmology of one of the world’s greatest civilizations.
This landmark translation by renowned Egyptologist Samuel A. B. Mercer was the first complete English edition ever published, making these mysterious and poetic writings accessible to modern readers. In Volume 1, you’ll find the actual verses of the Pyramid Texts—unfiltered and unadorned—presented as they appeared in the burial chambers of Egypt’s Fifth and Sixth Dynasty pharaohs. These incantations were designed to guide the soul through the afterlife, secure immortality, and invoke divine powers, shedding light on a spiritual worldview that still captivates scholars and seekers alike.
Perfect for readers fascinated by ancient history, esoteric traditions, or the origins of religious thought, this foundational volume invites you to explore the roots of myth and mortality from a civilization that continues to inspire awe.