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   What is a Zoroastrian Avesta?

   • These religious ideas are encapsulated in the sacred texts of the Zoroastrians and assembled in a body of literature called the Avesta. Composed in an ancient Iranian language, Avestan, the Avesta is made up of different texts, most of which are recited in the Zoroastrian rituals, some of them by priests only, others by both priests and laypeople.

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   What is the main text of Zoroastrianism?

   • The principal text in the liturgical group is the Yasna, which takes its name from the Yasna ceremony, Zoroastrianism's primary act of worship, and at which the Yasna text is recited. The most important portion of the Yasna texts are the five Gathas, consisting of seventeen hymns attributed to Zoroaster himself.

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   How many sacred books are there in Zoroastrianism?

   • An incredible value, with over 1700 sacred books, many of which are rare and hard to find. The Zend-Avesta Pahlavi Texts Links Zoroastrianism, in spite of its small current number of adherents, has played a huge role in the study of comparative religion.

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   Where did the Zoroastrian ritual instructions come from?

   • A 17th-century Iranian copy of the Zoroastrian manual for the Yasna ritual. The Avestan text of this manuscript includes ritual instructions in Pahlavi written in red ink. This 17th-century copy was written in Iran. It was probably the first Zoroastrian sacred text to be brought to England.

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2. archive.sacred-texts.com › zor › indexZoroastrian Sacred Texts

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   Pahlavi Texts. Pahlavi Texts, Part I: (SBE 5) The Bundahis, Bahman Yast and Shayâst Lâ-Shâyast E.W. West [1880] Key medieval Zoroastrianian texts on creation, ritual purity, and prophecy. Pahlavi Texts, Part II (SBE 18) The Dâdistân-î Dînîk and the Epistles of Mânûskîhar E.W. West [1882] Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE 24)

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AvestaAvesta - Wikipedia

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   The Avesta (/ ə ˈ v ɛ s t ə /) is the primary collection of religious texts of Zoroastrianism, composed in the Avestan language. The Avesta texts fall into several different categories, arranged either by dialect, or by usage.

   • Language: Avestan

   • Religion: Zoroastrianism

4. www.britannica.com › topic › ZoroastrianismZoroastrianism | Definition, Beliefs, Founder, Holy Book ...

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   Mar 29, 2024 · The major beliefs of Zoroastrianism can be found in its principal holy text, the Avesta. This text claims that the highest god and creator, Ahura Mazdā, is engaged in a primeval battle against Angra Mainyu, the Destructive Spirit. Believers anticipate Ahura Mazdā’s eventual victory, after which the followers of Angra Mainyu will suffer ...

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   • What is Zoroastrianism?

     Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, having originated in ancient Persia. It contains both monotheistic and dualisti...
   • When did Zoroastrianism start?

     Zoroastrianism dates back to the 6th century BCE. Founded in ancient Persia, it likely influenced the development of Judaism and predates both Chri...
   • How was Zoroastrianism founded?

     Zoroastrianism was founded in Persia in the 6th century BCE by the priest Zarathustra, known to the Greeks as Zoroaster. Zarathustra reformed exist...
   • Where has Zoroastrianism been practiced?

     Zoroastrianism was founded in Persia (now Iran), but Zoroastrians have been the subject of persecution under Islamic regimes. Zoroastrianism flouri...

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6. www.avesta.orgAVESTA -- Zoroastrian Archives

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   We provide the complete text of the extant Avesta, the most ancient scriptures of Zoroastrianism, as well as many Middle Persian scriptures. It also includes information about the Avestan language, and other useful information for students of Zoroastrian religion.

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   What are the key sacred texts of Zoroastrianism? These religious ideas are encapsulated in the sacred texts of the Zoroastrians and assembled in a body of literature called the Avesta. Composed in an ancient Iranian language, Avestan, the Avesta is made up of different texts, most of which are recited in the Zoroastrian rituals, some of them by ...

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   Dec 6, 2023 · Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest living world-religions. Professor Almut Hintze explores its history and some of the key components of the religion: its beliefs, sacred texts and rituals.