Avesta: The Religious Books Of The Parsees (Hardcover)

Avesta: The Religious Books Of The Parsees is a comprehensive and authoritative book written by Arthur Henry Bleeck. The book is a detailed study of the religious texts of the Parsees, a community of Zoroastrians who migrated to India from Persia in the 7th century. The book provides a deep insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Parsees and their sacred texts, which are collectively known as the Avesta. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which deals with a specific aspect of the Avesta. The first chapter provides an introduction to the history of the Parsees and their migration to India. The second chapter discusses the origins of the Avesta and its composition. The third chapter is devoted to the Gathas, the most sacred texts of the Avesta.The subsequent chapters deal with various other texts of the Avesta, such as the Yashts, the Vendidad, and the Visperad. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the language and grammar of the Avesta, as well as its influence on the development of Persian and other Indo-European languages.Overall, Avesta: The Religious Books Of The Parsees is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Parsees and their religion. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers alike.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1864 Edition.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.