Pahlavi Texts

Edward William West

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Cambridge University Press
13 December 2012

Classical history & classical civilisation; Zoroastrianism

Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Religion

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. His writings and editions are still referenced today in Indo-Iranian studies. Volume 3 contains the Dînâ-î Maînôg-î Khirad ('Opinions of the Spirit of Wisdom' - a series of enquiries and answers relating to the worship of Ahura Mazda); the Sikand-gûmânîk Vigâr ('Doubt-dispelling Exposition' - a controversial ninth-century Zoroastrian apologetic, designed to prove the correctness of the fundamental doctrine of Mazda-worship); and the Sad Dar, a Persian rather than Pahlavi text, offering valuable discussion of 'a hundred subjects' connected to Zoroastrianism.

Edited and translated by: Edward William West
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: Volume 3
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9781108054317
ISBN 10: 1108054315
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Religion
Pages: 430
Publication Date: 13 December 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I. Introduction: 1. The Dînâ-î Maînôg-î Khirad; 2. The Sikand-Gûmânîk Vigâr; 3. The Sad Dar; 4. Abbreviations used in this volume; Part II. Translations: 1. Dînâ-î Maînôg-î Khirad; 2. Sikand-Gûmânîk Vigâr; 3. Sad Dar; Index; Transliteration of oriental alphabets.

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Pahlavi Texts

Edward William West

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