Other religions and spiritual beliefs Books

The 'Arda Viraf Nameh' is an ancient Zoroastrian religious text written in Middle Persian. This edition features the original Pahlavi text, along with an English translation and commentary. An essential work for anyone interested in Zoroastrianism and...

This book is an German translation of the Zend-Avesta, the sacred text of Zoroastrianism. It includes commentary and notes by French scholar Anquetil Duperron and was translated into German by Johann Friedrich Kleuker. This edition is of particular...

Explore the rich mythology and religious beliefs of ancient Persia with this comprehensive translation of the Zend-Avesta. The third volume covers a range of topics, including the creation of the world, Zoroastrian rituals, and the role of women in...

The Religion of the Sikhs is an enlightening introduction to the beliefs and practices of Sikhism. Dorothy Field's clear and concise presentation covers the history, scripture, morality, and customs of this vibrant faith. With helpful illustrations and a...

The Book of Arda Viraf is a Zoroastrian religious text from ancient Persia, describing a journey through the afterlife. It includes accounts of rewards and punishments for various actions in life, as well as descriptions of celestial and infernal realms...

Découvrez la culture fascinante du shintoïsme grâce à cet ouvrage de Michel Revon. Les anciens rituels y sont explorés comme jamais auparavant, dans leur dimension magique et spirituelle.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This comprehensive translation of the Jaina Sutras offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient philosophy and practices of Jainism. From the nature of the soul to the principles of non-violence, these sacred texts provide timeless wisdom for seekers of...

This groundbreaking study of the Gâthas of Zarathustra offers a new approach to the interpretation of these ancient sacred texts. Drawing on techniques from musicology and linguistics, Lawrence Heyworth Mills reveals the importance of their rhythmic and...

A comprehensive translation of the sacred texts of Zoroastrianism, including the Yasna, Visperad, Vendidad, and Khorda Avesta. Darmesteter's translation is considered a masterpiece of scholarship and is essential reading for anyone interested in ancient...

1. A General Introduction to the Qayyum al-Asma'Muhammad Afnan (translated by Omid Ghaemmaghami) 2. The Commentary on the Sura of JosephNosratollah Mohammadhosseini3. Khutbat al‑iftikharIntroduced and translated by Khazeh Fananapazir4. Colours in...

The key to becoming fully alive and joyful is to develop our natural capacity for attention and to be fully present here and now. In this informative guidebook to practical Buddhism you discover: How to live life with equanimity, loving-kindness,...

A leading expert on native spirituality and shamanism reveals the four archetypal principles of the Native American medicine wheel and how they can lead us to a higher spirituality and a better world.

Sorcery and witchcraft practices and beliefs are pervasive across Melanesia. They are in part created by, and give rise to, a wide variety of poor social and developmental outcomes. These include uneven economic development, low public health, lack of...

The 'Corner Country', where Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales now converge, was in Aboriginal tradition crisscrossed by the tracks of the mura, ancestral beings, who named the country as they travelled, linking place to language. Reproduced...