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| Género/Forma: | Sacred books |
|---|---|
| Tipo de documento: | Libro/Texto |
| Todos autores / colaboradores: |
M L West; Zoroaster. |
| ISBN: | 9781848853478 1848853475 9781848855052 1848855052 |
| Número OCLC: | 471671431 |
| Notas: | Translated from the Avestan. |
| Descripción: | xi, 182 p. : map ; 23 cm. |
| Contenido: | The hymns of Zoroaster. The first Gāthā (Yasna 28-34) -- The second Gāthā (Yasna 43-46) -- The third Gāthā (Yasna 47-50) -- The fourth Gāthā (Yasna 51) -- The fifth Gāthā (Yasna 53) -- The liturgy in seven chapters. |
| Otros títulos: | Avesta. |
| Responsabilidad: | with introduction and commentary by M.L. West. |
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'Translating the words and comprehending the meaning of Zoroaster's devotional poems is always challenging. M.L. West has produced a lucid interpretation of those ancient words. His renditions are filled with insights and empathy. This endeavour is an important contribution toward understanding more fully some of the earliest prophetic words in human history.' - Jamsheed K Choksy, Professor of Iranian Studies, History, and India Studies, Indiana University; 'A thoroughly worthwhile and refreshingly readable translation of the Older Avesta, M L West's book will be widely welcomed, by students and general readers alike.' - Almut Hintze, Zartoshty Reader in Zoroastrianism, School of Oriental and African Studies, London; 'In this new and dauntless translation of the Gathas, M.L. West resuscitates the notion of Zoroaster as the self-conscious founder of a new religion. In advancing this idea, he takes position against many modern interpreters of these extremely difficult texts. The clarity and beauty of his translation will be much welcomed by students of Zoroastrianism and by Zoroastrians themselves, while his bold interpretation will spark off welcome debate among specialists.' - Albert de Jong, Professor of Comparative Religion, Leiden University Leer más
