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Pahlavi Texts

Edward William West

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English
Cambridge University Press
13 December 2012
Classical history & classical civilisation; Zoroastrianism
Series: Pahlavi Texts
Published between 1880 and 1897 as part of Max Müller's Sacred Books of the East series, this five-volume translation of Pahlavi texts was the work of Edward William West (1824–1905). Largely self-taught, West developed his knowledge of ancient oriental languages in India, where he worked as a civil engineer. After returning to Europe, West focused on the study of sacred Zoroastrian texts and prepared these translations of Pahlavi manuscripts, cementing his reputation for pioneering scholarship. His writings and editions are still referenced today in Indo-Iranian studies. Volume 1 includes the Bundahis (Zoroastrian traditions about the creation of the world), the Bahman Yast (a prophetic text detailing thousands of years of history, including the downfall and rebirth of Zoroastrianism) and the Shayâst Lâ-Shâyast (detailing ritual impurity and sin, and purification rituals, such as those used for dead bodies). In his introduction, West compares these texts to the biblical books of Genesis, Revelation, and Leviticus.
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Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Volume:   Volume 1
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 29mm
Weight:   650g
ISBN:   9781108054294
ISBN 10:   1108054293
Series:   Pahlavi Texts
Pages:   518
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Part I. Introduction: 1. The Parsi scriptures; 2. The Pahlavi language and literature; 3. The Bundahis; 4. The selections of Zâd-sparam; 5. The Bahman Yast; 6. Shâyast lâ-Shâyast; 7. Concluding remarks; Part II. The Translations: 1. Bundahis; 2. Selections of Zâd-sparam; 3. Bahman Yast; 4. Shâyast lâ-Shâyast; Index; Errata; Transliteration of oriental alphabets.

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