Publisher's Synopsis
Pahlavi Texts V1: The Sacred Books of the East V5 is a book that contains a collection of ancient Persian texts translated into English by F. Max Muller. The texts are written in Pahlavi, the language of the Sassanian Empire, which ruled Iran from 224 to 651 CE. The book is part of a larger series called The Sacred Books of the East, which was published in the late 19th century and aimed to make the religious and philosophical texts of the East accessible to Western readers. The texts in this volume cover a wide range of topics, including Zoroastrianism, the religion of the Sassanian Empire, and the history and culture of ancient Persia. They include religious hymns, prayers, and rituals, as well as legal and administrative documents, such as contracts and deeds. The book provides valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of ancient Persia, as well as the language and literature of the Pahlavi period. It is an essential resource for scholars and students of Iranian history and culture, as well as anyone interested in the religious and philosophical traditions of the East.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 I of the Pahlavi Texts contains: The Bundahis, Bahman Yast and Shayast La-Shayast. 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.
