Publisher's Synopsis
The Avestan Alphabet And Its Transcription (1890) is a book written by Abraham Valentine Williams Jackson. This book provides a comprehensive description of the Avestan alphabet, which is the writing system used for the Avesta, the primary collection of sacred texts in Zoroastrianism. The book covers the history and development of the Avestan alphabet, including its relationship to other writing systems such as the Pahlavi script. It also includes a detailed explanation of the transcription system used to represent the Avestan alphabet in modern writing. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Zoroastrianism, as well as those interested in the history of writing systems.With Appendices.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.
