The following text refers to a book used by the ancient egyptians. what does this book suggest about egyptian beliefs? to survive the dangerous journey through the underworld, egyptians relied on the book of the dead. it contained spells, charms, and formulas for the dead to use in the afterlife. egyptians believed in a safe, comfortable afterlife. egyptians believed that time had no reality in the afterlife. egyptians believed their efforts in life had little or no effect on the afterlife. egyptians believed that charms could protect people in the afterlife.