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On The Avestic Terms: Mazda, Ahura-Mazda, Ahura (1885)

On The Avestic Terms: Mazda, Ahura-Mazda, Ahura (1885)

Jamaspasana, Jamaspjee Minocheherjee

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Fiction AnthologiesHinduism

ISBN10: 1120663210
ISBN13: 9781120663214
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.05 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
On The Avestic Terms: Mazda, Ahura-Mazda, Ahura (1885) is a book written by Jamaspasana, Jamaspjee Minocheherjee. The book provides a comprehensive analysis and explanation of the Avestic terms Mazda, Ahura-Mazda, and Ahura. The Avesta is the primary collection of sacred texts in Zoroastrianism, an ancient religion that originated in Iran.The book begins with an introduction to the Avesta and its significance in Zoroastrianism. It then delves into the meanings and origins of the three terms. Mazda is the name of the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism, while Ahura-Mazda is a combination of two terms that refer to the same deity. Ahura, on the other hand, is a term that refers to a class of deities in Zoroastrianism.Jamaspasana provides a detailed analysis of each term, exploring their etymology, history, and significance in Zoroastrianism. The book also includes translations of key passages from the Avesta that reference these terms.Overall, On The Avestic Terms: Mazda, Ahura-Mazda, Ahura (1885) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Zoroastrianism and the Avesta. It provides a thorough understanding of three important terms in the religion and sheds light on their meaning and significance.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.

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