Publisher's Synopsis
Pahlavi Texts V2 is a book that is part of the Sacred Books of the East series, specifically volume 18. The book is edited and translated by F. Max Muller. It contains a collection of ancient Persian religious texts written in the Pahlavi language, which was used in the Sassanian Empire from the 3rd to the 7th century CE. The texts in this volume cover a range of topics, including Zoroastrianism, the religion of the Sassanian Empire, as well as the history and culture of the region during that time period. The book provides valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of the people of ancient Persia, and is a valuable resource for scholars and students of history, religion, and culture.1880. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Part II of the Pahlavi Texts contains: The Dadistan-I Dinik and the Epistles of Manuskihar. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
