A Hymn Of Zoroaster: Yasna Thirty-One (1888)

By A.V. Williams Jackson

Book Overview

""A Hymn of Zoroaster: Yasna Thirty-One"" is a book written by Abraham Valentine Williams Jackson and published in 1888. The book is a translation of a hymn from the Zoroastrian scripture, the Yasna, which is believed to have been composed by the prophet Zoroaster himself. The hymn is a prayer to the god Ahura Mazda, asking for protection and guidance in life. The book includes the original text in Avestan, the ancient language in which the Yasna was written, as well as a translation into English. The translation is accompanied by notes and commentary by Jackson, providing context and explanations of the meaning behind the hymn.Overall, ""A Hymn of Zoroaster: Yasna Thirty-One"" is a valuable resource for those interested in Zoroastrianism and ancient religious texts. It provides insight into the beliefs and practices of one of the world's oldest religions, and offers a glimpse into the mind of one of its most revered prophets.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166425088
• ISBN13: 9781166425081
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"