The ‘Avesta’ is the text corpus of the religion of Zoroastrianism, centred on the teachings of Zoroaster, who flourished in Persia in the seventh century BC. One of the world’s oldest organised faiths, its adherents exalt a benevolent and all-wise deity known as Ahura Mazda, the supreme being of the universe. The principal text of the ‘Avesta’ is the Yasna, which strives to strengthen one’s belief in the existence and creation of divine order. The sacred Avestan masterpieces are believed to have influenced the development of both Judaism and Christianity. Delphi’s Eastern Treasures Series provides eReaders with rare and precious texts of Middle-Eastern and Asian literature, featuring prominent works of history, fiction, religion and philosophy, complemented with the original texts. This eBook presents the complete ‘Avesta’, in both English translation and the original Avestan language, with illustrations, introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to the ‘Avesta’ and Zoroastrianism
* Features the complete extant texts of the ‘Avesta’, in both English translation and the original ancient Avestan language
* Concise introductions to the texts
* Translations by L. H. Mills and James Darmesteter
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables
* Includes the rare ‘Khordeh Avesta’ common prayer book of the ‘Avesta’
* Features a bonus Resources section, with five texts exploring the Avestan cultural heritage
* Includes Dhalla’s seminal study of the ‘History of Zoroastrianism’
CONTENTS:
The Translations
Yasna
Vendidad
Visperad
Khordeh Avesta
The Original Avestan Texts
Yasna (Original Avestan Text)
Vendidad (Original Avestan Text)
Visperad (Original Avestan Text)
The Resources
Zoroaster and the Zend Avesta (1871) by James Freeman Clarke
Avesta, the Bible of Zoroaster (1893) by A. V. W. Jackson
Zend-Avesta (1911) by Karl Friedrich Geldner
Avesta (1913) by Arthur Frank Joseph Remy
The History of Zoroastrianism (1914) by Maneckji Nusservanji Dhalla
