A Study Of The Five Zarathushtrian, Zoroastrian, Gathas

By Lawrence H. Mills

Book Overview

""A Study of the Five Zarathushtrian, Zoroastrian, Gathas"" is a book written by Lawrence H. Mills, which delves into the five hymns, or Gathas, of the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the Gathas, examining their historical context, linguistic features, and philosophical themes. Mills also explores the role of the Gathas in Zoroastrian worship and their significance in the development of Persian culture. This book is an essential resource for scholars of religion, history, and linguistics, as well as anyone interested in the ancient beliefs and practices of the Persian people.With Texts And Translations. Also With Pahlavi Translation For The First Time Edited With Collation Of Manuscripts, And Now Prepared Form All Known Codices, Also Deciphered, And For The First Time Translated In Its Entirety Into A European Language, With Neryosangh's Sanskrit Text Edited With Collation Of Five Mss, And With First Translation, Also With The Persian Text Contained In Codex 12b. Together With A Commentary Being The Literary Apparatus And Argument To The Translation Of The Gathas In The 31st Volume Of The Sacred Books Of The East.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162952318
• ISBN13: 9781162952314
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 660 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"