Publisher's Synopsis
The Zend Avesta V1: The Sacred Books of the East V4 (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a book written by F. Max Muller. It is a collection of religious texts from ancient Persia, also known as Iran, that were compiled over several centuries. The texts are written in the Avestan language and are considered sacred by followers of the Zoroastrian religion. The book is part of the Sacred Books of the East series and is presented in a large print edition, making it easier to read for those with visual impairments. The first volume of the book contains the Yasna, which is the primary liturgical collection of texts in the Zoroastrian religion. It is a comprehensive guide to the religion and its practices, including hymns, prayers, and rituals. The book provides a fascinating insight into the ancient Persian culture and religion, and is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of religion.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 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. The Zend Avesta Part I contains The Vendidad: Fargard I-XXII. 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.
