The Parsees: Their History, Manners, Customs and Religion

By Dosabhoy Framjee

Book Overview

The book ""The Parsees: Their History, Manners, Customs and Religion"" by Framjee, Dosabhoy is a comprehensive study of the Parsee community, their history, culture, and religion. The Parsees are a small community of Zoroastrians who migrated to India from Persia in the 7th century. The book traces the history of the Parsees from their arrival in India to the present day, highlighting their contributions to Indian society and their struggles to maintain their identity in a changing world.The book also delves into the customs and traditions of the Parsees, including their unique rituals and ceremonies, their social organization, and their cuisine. The author provides a detailed account of the Parsee religion, including its beliefs, practices, and rituals. The book also explores the impact of Westernization on the Parsee community, as well as their role in the Indian independence movement.Overall, ""The Parsees: Their History, Manners, Customs and Religion"" is a fascinating and informative study of a unique and vibrant community. It provides a valuable insight into the history and culture of the Parsees, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of India and its diverse communities.1858. The Parsees are natives of India who are descendants of the ancient Persians who emigrated to India on the conquest of their country by the Arabs. Compared with the number of other natives of India, Parsees add so insignificant a quota to the population that their existence to many outsiders in now even known, while those who are aware that such a race exists very often confuse them with the Hindoos and Mahomedans.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: 1162596066
• ISBN13: 9781162596068
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"