An Avesta Grammar in Comparison With Sanskrit and the Avestan Alphabet and Its Transcription

By A.V. Williams Jackson and A.V. Williams Jackson

Book Overview

An Avesta Grammar, Part 1, Phonology, Inflection, Word-Formation, With An Introduction On The Avesta: In Comparison With Sanskrit (1892) is a comprehensive guide to the grammar of the Avestan language, which was used in ancient Persia and is closely related to Sanskrit. Written by Abraham Valentine Williams Jackson, this book covers the phonology, inflection, and word formation of Avestan, as well as providing an introduction to the Avesta, the sacred text of the Zoroastrian religion. Jackson compares Avestan with Sanskrit, another ancient language of the region, to help readers understand the similarities and differences between the two. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient languages and religions, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of Persia.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: 1436769248
• ISBN13: 9781436769242
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"