Avesta: The Religious Books of the Parsees (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417906222)

Avesta: The Religious Books of the Parsees is a comprehensive study of the religious texts of the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism. Written by Arthur Henry Bleeck, the book provides a detailed analysis of the Avesta, the primary scripture of the Parsees, a community of Zoroastrians who migrated to India from Persia in the 7th century. The book covers a range of topics, including the history and development of Zoroastrianism, the structure and contents of the Avesta, and the religious practices and beliefs of the Parsees. Bleeck draws on a variety of sources, including translations of the Avesta, historical and archaeological evidence, and accounts of early travelers and scholars, to provide a comprehensive overview of this ancient religion. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion, history, and culture, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the rich and complex traditions of Zoroastrianism.1864. From Professor Spiegel's German Translation of the Original Manuscripts. Text containing history and records of a race whose influence was once felt throughout the greater part of Asia, who ruled over Egypt, and who were of kindred blood with the races which peopled Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arthur Henry Bleeck
ISBN-10: 1417906227
ISBN-13: 9781417906222
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/05/2004
Pages: 536
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 8.56h x 6.70w x 1.32d