The Book of the Dead
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1986
A group of explorers ventures into an ancient Egyptian tomb, awakening a powerful, malevolent entity.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The story contains graphic descriptions of death and violence.
Minimal profanity may be present.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Characters experience intense fear and psychological distress.
This is a graphic and terrifying horror novel.
The plot heavily involves ancient Egyptian curses and dark magic.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The narrative focuses on ancient, non-Christian spiritual forces.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters must show courage in the face of overwhelming terror.
Christian faith is absent from this horror narrative.
Some camaraderie exists among the doomed explorers.
Themes of survival against ancient evil are present.
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