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The Avesta (/ ə ˈ v ɛ s t ə / 𐬎𐬞𐬀𐬯𐬙𐬀) is the primary collection of religious texts of Zoroastrianism from at least the late Sassanid period (ca. 6th century CE). It is composed in the Avestan language, with the oldest surviving fragment of a text in the Avestan language dating to 1323 CE.
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We provide the complete text of the extant Avesta, the most ancient scriptures of Zoroastrianism, as well as many Middle Persian scriptures. It also includes information about the Avestan language, and other useful information for students of Zoroastrian religion.
Avesta, sacred book of Zoroastrianism containing its cosmogony, law, and liturgy, the teachings of the prophet Zarathushtra (Zoroaster). The extant Avesta is all that remains of a much larger body of scripture, apparently Zarathushtra’s transformation of a very ancient tradition.
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Oct 3, 2022 · The Avesta is the religious text of Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrianism was founded by the prophet Zoroaster at some point between 1500 and 1000 BC. The religion developed from an oral tradition, and its original prayers and hymns were composed in a language which was called Avestan, now long dead.
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Jan 8, 2020 · The Avesta is the scripture of Zoroastrianism which developed from an oral tradition founded by the prophet Zoroaster ( Zarathustra, Zartosht) sometime between c. 1500-1000 BCE. The title is generally accepted as meaning “praise”, though this interpretation is not universally agreed upon.
Nov 9, 2016 · The Zend Avesta are the main texts used in the Zoroastrian faith. These many different texts are believed to have been transmitted orally for centuries before they were written down
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