The Bundahishn or Knowledge from the Zand

The Bundahishn Or Knowledge From The Zand is a book written by E. W. West that provides a comprehensive overview of the Zoroastrian religion and its beliefs. The book is based on the Bundahishn, a Zoroastrian text that was written in Middle Persian and is considered to be one of the most important sources of information about the religion. West's book is divided into chapters that cover a range of topics, including the creation of the world, the nature of the soul, the afterlife, and the role of good and evil in the world. The book also includes detailed explanations of Zoroastrian rituals and practices, as well as a glossary of key terms and concepts. Throughout the book, West draws on a variety of sources to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of Zoroastrian beliefs and practices. He also provides his own commentary and analysis, making the book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the religion. Overall, The Bundahishn Or Knowledge From The Zand is an important work of scholarship that offers a unique insight into the Zoroastrian religion and its place in the history of world religions.And, afterwards, the wind spirit, so that it may not be contaminated (gumikht), stirs up the wind and atmosphere as the life stirs in the body; and the water was all swept away by it, and was brought out to the borders of the earth, and the wide-formed ocean arose therefrom.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.