Essays on the Sacred Language, Writings and Religion of the Parsis

""Essays on the Sacred Language, Writings and Religion of the Parsis"" is a collection of essays written by Martin Haug, a prominent German scholar of ancient languages and religions. The book focuses on the religion of the Parsis, a community of Zoroastrians who migrated to India from Persia in the 7th century. Haug examines the sacred texts of the Parsis, including the Avesta and the Pahlavi, and explores their language, history, and religious practices. The essays cover topics such as the origin of the Parsis, the Zoroastrian cosmology, the role of fire in the religion, and the significance of the Yasna ceremony. Haug's work provides a comprehensive overview of the Parsi religion and sheds light on the unique cultural heritage of this ancient community. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of religion, linguistics, and history, as well as anyone interested in the rich diversity of human cultures and beliefs.1907. The author's principal objective in publishing these essays was to present all the materials for impartial judgment of the scriptures and religion of the Parsis. Contents: Essay I. History of the Researches into the Sacred Writings and Religion of the Parsis; Essay II. Languages of the Parsi Scriptures; Essay III. The Zend-Avesta, or the Scripture of the Parsis; and Essay IV. The Zoroastrian Religion as to its Origin and Development. A biographical memoir of Dr. Haug by Professor E.P. Evans is also included in this volume.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.