The Book of the Dead

E. A. Wallis Budge is indeed well-known for his translations and studies of ancient Egyptian texts including the Book of the Dead. The Book of the Dead also known as the Book of Coming Forth by Day is an ancient Egyptian funerary text that contains a collection of spells prayers and instructions intended to guide and protect the deceased in the afterlife. Budges translation of the Book of the Dead titled The Book of the Dead: The Papyrus of Ani is one of his notable works. It was published in 1895 and is based on the Papyrus of Ani an ancient Egyptian funerary scroll dating back to the 13th century BCE. Budges translation was influential and popularized the study of the Book of the Dead among Western audiences. However its important to note that Budges translations have been criticized for being outdated and containing inaccuracies. Since his time there have been advancements in Egyptology and the understanding of ancient Egyptian language and culture. Therefore if you are looking for a more modern and scholarly translation of the Book of the Dead you may want to consider works by other Egyptologists such as Raymond O. Faulkner R. O. Ogden or James P. Allen