The hymns of Zoroaster : a new translation of the most ancient sacred texts of Iran
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The hymns of Zoroaster : a new translation of the most ancient sacred texts of Iran
Bloomsbury Academic, 2019, c2010
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First published in 2010 by I.B. Tauris
Translated from the Avestan
Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-182)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
A new translation of the foundation texts of the Zoroastrian religion, the Gathas (songs) composed by Zoraster himself, together with the Liturgy in seven chapters composed shortly after his death some 2600 years ago. After a substantial introduction to Zoroaster's religious thought, West presents the translations with facing page explanations of the meaning of each verse.
Table of Contents
Preface
Note on the pronunciation of Avestan words and names
Introduction
The Hymns of Zoroaster
The First Gatha (Yasna 28-34)
The Second Gatha (Yasna 43-46)
The Third Gatha (Yasna 47-50)
The Fourth Gatha (Yasna 51)
The Fifth Gatha (Yasna 53)
The Liturgy in Seven Chapters
Notes on the Text
Bibliography
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