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The Avestan Alphabet And Its Transcription (1890)

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The Avestan Alphabet And Its Transcription is a book written by Abraham Valentine Williams Jackson in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Avestan alphabet, which is the writing system used for the Avesta, the primary scripture of Zoroastrianism. The book covers the history of the Avestan alphabet, including its origins and development over time. It also includes a detailed description of each letter in the alphabet, along with its pronunciation and transliteration. In addition, the book provides guidance on how to transcribe Avestan texts using the Latin alphabet, which is the standard method used by scholars today. This includes information on the various diacritical marks and symbols used in transcription, as well as examples of how to apply them to specific words and phrases. Overall, The Avestan Alphabet And Its Transcription is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Avestan language and its writing system. It is a valuable reference for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Zoroastrianism.With Appendices.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781437022964
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 40
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. oktober 2008
  • Størrelse:
  • 216x3x280 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 179 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 8-11 hverdage
Forventet levering: 9. december 2024

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The Avestan Alphabet And Its Transcription is a book written by Abraham Valentine Williams Jackson in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Avestan alphabet, which is the writing system used for the Avesta, the primary scripture of Zoroastrianism. The book covers the history of the Avestan alphabet, including its origins and development over time. It also includes a detailed description of each letter in the alphabet, along with its pronunciation and transliteration. In addition, the book provides guidance on how to transcribe Avestan texts using the Latin alphabet, which is the standard method used by scholars today. This includes information on the various diacritical marks and symbols used in transcription, as well as examples of how to apply them to specific words and phrases. Overall, The Avestan Alphabet And Its Transcription is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Avestan language and its writing system. It is a valuable reference for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Zoroastrianism.With Appendices.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.

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