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The Divine Songs of Zarathustra by Irach J. S. Taraporewala is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Divine Songs of Zarathustra about?
The only documents of proved authenticity on the teachings of Zarathustra-the prophet of Ancient Iran-are the Gathas, which embody his beliefs and basic religious experiences and his Message to humanity. The romanized text of this work follows the standard text of Geldner. For each verse is given first the Text, with a word for word translation, in which each word is numbered to correspond with the Text. After this literal translation is given a "Free English Rendering", in blank verse, which strives to reach the thought and spirit underlying each verse. The variant readings different from Geldner's text are fully discussed in the notes. The author has also dealt with the grammar and derivations of words, and has quoted parallel passages conveying the same or similar ideas from other scriptures. Scholars will be interested in the Appendix on Gatha meter. There also a special metrical index giving the scansion of every line. Another useful feature is the glossary which is not only very complete, but which is in fact a Gathic dictionary giving the grammar and derivation of all the words. This will prove very valuable to students of the Gathas. This fine work is the result of over twe
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It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Irach J. S. Taraporewala
- Publisher
- D. B. Taraporevala Sons & Co., Ltd.
- Published
- 1951
- Language
- EN
- Category
- nonfiction