Ancient Egyptian Afterlife

Ancient Egyptian Afterlife Beliefs

The ancient Egyptians were very heavily affected by the dogma of the afterlife as they truly believed the soul was immortal and was part of a larger plan and a bigger journey. They were convinced that the soul consists of nine parts that were a part of one earthly existence and one of the parts the Akh “Transformed-Self” played a crucial in the judicial process as written in the book of the dead. The ancient Egyptians mummified their body so it would be ready when the soul returns to the body once again.