Pahlavi Texts Part I
Original Authors: Various
Translator: E.W. West
Original Date Written: c. 9th - 10th century CE (Middle Persian period)
Book Information: This book is available in the public domain and can be accessed for free from Sacred Texts Archive. If you prefer to own a physical copy or support the author/publisher, you can purchase it through the Amazon link provided.
Disclaimer: Kamboozal participates in the Amazon Associates Program and earns from qualifying purchases. Your support is greatly appreciated.
The Pahlavi Texts are a collection of medieval Zoroastrian texts written in Middle Persian, also known as Pahlavi. These texts include some of the most important works of Zoroastrian literature, such as the Bundahishn, Denkard, and other significant writings. The Pahlavi Texts provide a comprehensive understanding of Zoroastrian beliefs, rituals, and cosmology, offering insights into the religious and cultural practices of ancient Persia.
The Pahlavi Texts are divided into several key works:
Bundahishn: A cosmological text that describes the creation of the world, the nature of the cosmos, and the struggle between good and evil.
Denkard: A compendium of Zoroastrian religious knowledge, including theology, ethics, and law. It also contains summaries of lost Avestan texts.
Arda Viraf Namak: A visionary text that describes the journey of the soul through the afterlife, providing insights into Zoroastrian eschatology.
Book of Arda Viraf: A detailed account of the visionary journey of Arda Viraf, who travels to the spiritual realms to gain knowledge and wisdom.
Menog-i Khrad: A philosophical text that presents a dialogue between the soul and wisdom, exploring various aspects of Zoroastrian theology and ethics.
The Pahlavi Texts are foundational texts of Zoroastrianism, a religion that has significantly influenced other major world religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The Pahlavi Texts' cosmological, theological, and ethical teachings provide a window into the spiritual and cultural practices of medieval Persia and the enduring legacy of Zoroastrianism.
Other