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 the Parsi religion. The book explores the history, beliefs, and practices of the Parsi community, a religious group that originated in ancient Persia and migrated to India in the 7th century. The essays delve into the sacred language of the Parsis, known as Avestan, and the religious texts written in this language, such as the Avesta and the Yasna. Haug also examines the religious practices of the Parsis, including their rituals and ceremonies, and their beliefs about the afterlife and the nature of the divine. Throughout the book, Haug draws on his extensive knowledge of the Parsi religion, as well as his expertise in ancient languages and cultures. His writing is clear and accessible, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and beliefs of the Parsi community.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.