Avesta: The Religious Books of the Parsees (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432624187)

Avesta: The Religious Books of the Parsees is a comprehensive study of the religious texts of the Parsees, a community that follows the ancient Zoroastrian religion. Written by Arthur Henry Bleeck, a renowned scholar of ancient religions, the book provides a detailed analysis of the Avesta, the primary scripture of the Zoroastrian faith. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a specific aspect of the Avesta, including its history, language, and contents. Bleeck also explores the religious beliefs and practices of the Parsees, and how they have evolved over time. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of religion, history, and culture, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the Zoroastrian faith and its influence on world religions.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: 1432624180
ISBN-13: 9781432624187
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/05/2004
Pages: 536
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d