The Vendidad: The Zoroastrian Book Of The Law

By Charles Francis Horne

Book Overview

The Vendidad: The Zoroastrian Book of the Law is a comprehensive text written by Charles F. Horne that explores the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient Zoroastrian faith. The Vendidad is one of the most important texts in the Zoroastrian religion, and this book provides a detailed analysis of its teachings and principles.The book begins with an introduction to the Zoroastrian religion, including its history, beliefs, and practices. It then delves into the Vendidad, which is divided into 22 chapters and covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the world, the nature of good and evil, and the importance of moral behavior.Horne provides a detailed analysis of each chapter of the Vendidad, highlighting its key teachings and explaining its relevance to the Zoroastrian faith. He also explores the historical context in which the text was written and the ways in which it has influenced the development of Zoroastrianism over the centuries.Overall, The Vendidad: The Zoroastrian Book of the Law is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Zoroastrian religion or the history of religious thought. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Vendidad and its place in the wider context of Zoroastrianism, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.THIS 116 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient Persia, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100103.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169248810
• ISBN13: 9781169248816
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"