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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)
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.
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) Dînâ-î Maînôg-î Khirad, Sikand-gûmânîk Vigâr, and the Sad Dar E.W. West [1885] Pahlavi Texts, Part IV (SBE 37)
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 ...
- Jacques Duchesne-Guillemin
- 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...
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 ...
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.
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.
