An Old Pahlavi-Pazand Glossary (1870)

By Martin Haug

Book Overview

An Old Pahlavi-Pazand Glossary (1870) is a book written by Asa, Destur Hoshangji Jamaspji. The book is a comprehensive glossary of the Pahlavi and Pazand languages, which were spoken in ancient Iran. The Pahlavi language was used as the official language of the Sassanian Empire, which ruled Iran from 224 to 651 CE. The Pazand language, on the other hand, was a Middle Persian language that was used by the Zoroastrian priests of Iran. The glossary provides a detailed explanation of the words and phrases used in these ancient languages, along with their meanings and usage. The book is an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers who are interested in the history and culture of ancient Iran, as well as for those who are studying the Pahlavi and Pazand languages. Overall, An Old Pahlavi-Pazand Glossary (1870) is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on the rich linguistic heritage of Iran.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: 1437478921
• ISBN13: 9781437478921
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"