The Field of Rushes in Egyptian Funerary Texts

This paper explores ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, emphasizing funerary texts such as the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, and the Book of the Dead. It discusses how these texts guided both royal and non-royal Egyptians through the afterlife, focusing on the journey to the Field of Rushes and the themes of danger, purification, and provision. The author also considers speculative parallels between Egyptian funerary traditions and the biblical Exodus, encouraging further scholarly discussion.