The Pahlavi Vendidad (1900)

By Navroji Maneckji Kanga

Book Overview

The Pahlavi Vendidad is a book written by Navroji Maneckji Kanga in 1900. It is a translation of the Vendidad, which is one of the sacred texts of the Zoroastrian religion. The Vendidad is a collection of laws and rituals that were believed to have been revealed to the prophet Zarathustra. The Pahlavi Vendidad is written in the Pahlavi language, which was the official language of the Sassanian Empire. Kanga's translation is considered to be one of the most accurate and comprehensive translations of the Vendidad in the English language. The book includes a detailed introduction to the history and beliefs of the Zoroastrian religion, as well as an analysis of the Vendidad's teachings. It is a valuable resource for scholars of religion, history, and linguistics, as well as for anyone interested in learning more about the Zoroastrian religion and its sacred texts.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: 1104662515
• ISBN13: 9781104662516
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"