Avesta Vendidad (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161422948)

The Avesta Vendidad is a book written by James Darmesteter, which is a translation of the Vendidad, one of the most important texts of the Avesta, the holy book of the Zoroastrian religion. The Vendidad is a collection of 22 chapters that outline the Zoroastrian beliefs and practices, including the creation of the world, the nature of good and evil, and the role of the divine beings in human affairs.Darmesteter's translation is considered one of the most authoritative and influential versions of the Vendidad. He provides a detailed introduction to the text, explaining its historical and cultural context, as well as its significance in the Zoroastrian tradition. The translation itself is faithful to the original Avestan language, while also making the text accessible to modern readers.The Avesta Vendidad is a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the Zoroastrian faith and its place in world history.Ahura Mazda spake unto Spitama Zarathushtra, saying: I have made every land dear (to its people), even though it had no charms whatever in it: had I not made every land dear (to its people), even though it had no charms whatever in it, then the whole living world would have invaded the Airyana Vaeja.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: James Darmesteter
ISBN-10: 1161422943
ISBN-13: 9781161422948
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d