Marriage Customs Among The Parsees: Their Comparison With Similar Customs Of Other Nations (1900)

By Sir Jivanji Jamshedji Modi and Jivanji Jamshedji Modi

Book Overview

Marriage Customs Among The Parsees: Their Comparison With Similar Customs Of Other Nations is a book written by Jivanji Jamshedji Modi in 1900. The book explores the customs and traditions surrounding marriage among the Parsees, a Zoroastrian community in India. The author compares these customs with those of other cultures and religions around the world. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Parsee marriage customs. The author delves into topics such as the history of Parsee marriage, the role of astrology in matchmaking, the engagement ceremony, the wedding ceremony, and the post-wedding rituals. Throughout the book, the author provides detailed descriptions of each custom and ritual, as well as their significance and symbolism. He also draws comparisons between these customs and those of other cultures, such as Hindu and Muslim weddings. Overall, Marriage Customs Among The Parsees: Their Comparison With Similar Customs Of Other Nations is a comprehensive exploration of the customs and traditions surrounding marriage in the Parsee community. It provides valuable insights into the cultural practices of this community, as well as their similarities and differences with other cultures around the world.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: 1166561739
• ISBN13: 9781166561734
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"