The present volume contains a translation of the Sîrôzahs and Yasts, and of the Nyâyis. This part of the Avesta treats chiefly of the mythical and legendary lore of Zoroastrianism. For a satisfactory translation of these texts, the etymological and comparative method is generally considered as the best or as the only possible one, on account of the entire absence of any traditional interpretation. I have tried, however, to reduce the sphere of etymological guesswork to its narrowest limits...

THE Zend-Avesta is the sacred book of the Parsis, that is to say, of the few remaining followers of that religion which feigned over Persia at the time when the second successor of Mohammed overthrew the Sassanian dynasty, and which has been called Dualism, or Mazdeism, or Magism, or Zoroastrianism, or Fire-worship, according as its main tenet, or its supreme God, or its priests, or its supposed founder, or its apparent object of worship has been most kept in view. In less than a century a...

"Professor James Darmesteter's little book on 'The Mahdi,'...traces the growth of the idea and then deals in succession with the Mahdi of Persia, Africa, Turkey, Egypt, and the Soudan....translated by Miss Ada S. Ballin." -The Times (London), Sept. 22, 1885"One of the most interesting studies of the central figure in the great drama of the Soudan that we have yet seen." -Pall Mall Gazette"The comparative theologian will find much to ponder over in th...

This book compiles the essential Sacred Writings of India and Asia. These English translations of religious texts include texts, aphorisms, sayings, proverbs, etc., from the Vedic Hymns (Hinduism), Zend-Avesta (Zoroastrian religion), Dhammapada (Buddhism), Upanishads (Hindu philosophy), the Koran (Islam), and the Life of Buddha (Buddhism). An introductory note prefaces each part.To ...

Volume IV of the Sacred Books of The East series, this is Part 1 of the ancient Zoroastrian text, the Zend Avesta and this part covers the Venidad. In the introduction, you can read about the discovery of the Zend Avesta, the interpretation, the formation and the origin of it, and the Avesta religion. The book then moves on to the actual translation of the sacred text.

The "Sacred Books of the East" is an ambitious compilation curated by the eminent philologist Max Müller, comprising translations and interpretations of key religious texts from Eastern traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Zoroastrianism. This series, first published in the late 19th century, stands as a pioneering effort in comparative religion and is characterized by its meticulous scholarship and respectful approach to the original texts. Müller's lucid prose strives to make th...

The "Sacred Books of the East" is a monumental series edited by the distinguished scholar Max Müller, comprising translations of key religious texts from various Eastern traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism. Spanning multiple volumes, this collection showcases a wealth of literary styles, from philosophical dialogues and hymns to mythological narratives and moral fables, all framed within the rich tapestry of Eastern spirituality. Müller's meticulous appr...

The Sacred Books of the East is a monumental set of English translations of Asian religious texts. The collection was first published in the edition by Max Müller by the Oxford University Press between 1879 and 1910. It includes the essential sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam.

Volume XXIII of The Sacred Books Of The East series, this is Part 2 of the translation of the Zend Avesta, comprising of the Sirozahs, the Yasts and the Niyayis. It contains a number of prayers to the different deities, such as Mithra, and also to the sun, moon, etc.

Max Arthur Macauliffe's work is considered one of the most important and authoritative sources of information on Sikhism. He dedicated many years to studying Sikh history, culture, and religious texts. His books provide insights into the Sikh faith, its beliefs, practices, and historical development.In "The Sikh Religion, Volume 1," Macauliffe likely introduces the readers to the basics of Sikhism and its early history. The Sikh religion was founded in the 15th century in the Punjab region...

THIS BOOK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS OF WALES

"I WILL now tell you who are assembled here the wise sayings of Mazda, the praises of Ahura, and the hymns of the Good Spirit, the sublime truth which I see rising out of these flames. You shall therefore hearken to the Soul of Nature. Contemplate the beams of fire with a most pious mind! Every one, both men and women, ought today to choose his Dread. Ye offspring of renowned ancestors, awake to agree with us."So preached Zoroaster, the prophet of the Parsis, in one of his earliest...