Essays on the Sacred Language, Writings and Religion of the Parsis

""Essays on the Sacred Language, Writings and Religion of the Parsis"" is a collection of essays written by Martin Haug, a renowned scholar of ancient languages and religions. The book focuses on the religion of the Parsis, a small community of Zoroastrians who migrated from Persia to India in the 8th century. Haug delves into the sacred language of the Parsis, known as Avestan, and analyzes the various texts and writings of the religion. He also explores the beliefs and practices of the Parsi religion, including their worship of fire and their views on the afterlife. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed insight into the history and culture of the Parsis, as well as their religious beliefs and practices. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the study of ancient religions and cultures.1907. The author's principal objective in publishing these essays was to present all the materials for impartial judgment of the scriptures and religion of the Parsis. Contents: Essay I. History of the Researches into the Sacred Writings and Religion of the Parsis; Essay II. Languages of the Parsi Scriptures; Essay III. The Zend-Avesta, or the Scripture of the Parsis; and Essay IV. The Zoroastrian Religion as to its Origin and Development. A biographical memoir of Dr. Haug by Professor E.P. Evans is also included in this volume.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. Read more