Publisher's Synopsis
The Zend-Avesta, Part I: The Venidad is a book written by James Darmesteter. It is a translation of the Venidad section of the Zend-Avesta, which is a collection of religious texts from ancient Persia. The Venidad is one of the 21 books that make up the Zend-Avesta, and it is a collection of hymns and prayers that focus on the creation of the world, the struggle between good and evil, and the role of humans in the universe. Darmesteter's translation is based on the original Persian text, and he provides extensive notes and commentary to help readers understand the context and meaning of the text. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, ancient Persia, or the development of religious ideas.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.
