Avesta, also called zendavesta, sacred book of zoroastrianism containing its cosmogony, law, and liturgy, the teachings of the prophet zoroaster zarathushtra. Westergaard, zendavesta or the religious book of the zoroastrians i, copenhagen, 18521854. In 1754 a young man, twenty years old, anquetil duperron, a scholar of the ecole. The zend avesta is the sacred book of the parsis, that is to say, of the few.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of anquetil duperron books online. Discover book depositorys huge selection of abraham hyacinthe anquetil duperron books online. Anquetilduperron book 6 editions published in 1993 in italian and french and held by 41 worldcat member libraries worldwide. He spent ten years in studying the material he had collected, and published in 1771 the first european translation of the zendavesta. The original document of the religion of zoroaster, still used by the parsees as their bible and prayerbook. Anquetil duperron and the origins of oriental philology csds. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Use zendavesta in a sentence zendavesta sentence examples. A violent dispute broke out at once, as half the learned world denied the authenticity of the avesta, which it pronounced a forgery. The zendavesta is the sacred book of the parsis, that is to say, of the few. Zend avesta, the original document of the religion of zoroaster, still used by the parsees as their bible and prayerbook.
Once logged in, you can add biography in the database. Philological study of zend avesta in the west and in bombay the avesta was first introduced in europe in 1723 a. Anquetilduperron, scholar and linguist who was generally credited with supplying the first translation of the. Abraham hyacinthe anquetilduperron project gutenberg self. If he is remembered at all, it is as the pioneer of. In 1759, anquetilduperron reported having been told that zend was the name of the language of the more ancient writings. Anquetil duperron s translations were at first dismissed as a forgery in poor sanskrit, but he was vindicated in the 1820s following rasmus rasks examination of the avestan language a dissertation on the authenticity of the zend language, bombay, 1821. In 1754 a young man, twenty years old, anquetil duperron, a scholar of the ecole des langues orientales in paris, happened to see a facsimile of four.
The yasna, the principal liturgical book of the parsees, in 72 chapters haiti, ha. Abraham anquetilduperron february 7, 1731 january 17. Avesta, also called zend avesta, sacred book of zoroastrianism containing its cosmogony, law, and liturgy, the teachings of the prophet zoroaster zarathushtra. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Abraham hyacinthe anquetilduperron project gutenberg. Aug 05, 2011 this was the first time that a sacred book of hinduism, albeit in an approximate rendering, was revealed to europe. He gave up studying for the priesthood to pursue his deep interest in eastern languages. Anquetilduperron m 17311805 abrahamhyacinthe worldcat. A new world was being slowly and, as far as the multitude was concerned, unconsciously prepared. He decided to go to india to retrieve the sacred book, which colbert, louis xivs. The story of the zendavesta controversy is thus also a story about the generation of expert judgement in the study of language. Abrahamhyacinthe anquetil du perron 17311805, french intellectual writer, interpreter, traveler and linguistics scholar, known for his pioneering work on the translation of the avesta into a european language. Zend avesta and copies of most of the traditional books. Anquetilduperron, abraham hyacinthe 17311805, french orientalist, born in paris on 7 december 1731, the fourth of seven children of pierre anquetil, a spice importer.
Abraham hyacinthe anquetil duperron was a french indologist. Published in three volumes with a long series of appendices and a booklength introduction about anquetils travels in india, it offered the first known example of a monotheistic text with no direct. Zend avesta, the original document of the religion of zoroaster, still used by the. The first european translation of the holy avestai, paris. The shock was that the zendavesta was not a work of prisca.
As he also wanted to study the indian books, he decided to travel to the french colony at. He conceived the institutional framework for the new profession. Rask also established that anquetil duperron s manuscripts were a fragment of a much. Extracts from the narrative of anquetil du perron s travels in india, chiefly those concerning his researches in the life and religion of zoroaster, and in the ceremonial and ethical system of the same religion as contained in zend and pehlvi books. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read zend avesta. The analysis of the sasanian avesta and zand in the denkard is summarized in darmesteter, zendavesta iii, pp. He was educated for the priesthood in paris and utrecht, but his taste for hebrew, arabic, persian, and other languages of the east developed into a passion, and he discontinued.
From benjamin franklin to ezra stiles, january 1772. Rask also established that anquetil duperron s manuscripts were a fragment of a much larger literature of sacred texts. The avesta is a completely original vision of its age, conceiving of a single, all. He inspired the founding of the ecole francaise dextremeorient a century after his death. Duperron, the name of one of his fathers estates, was added to his own name, as was the custom, to distinguish him from his brothers. Zendavesta dictionary definition zendavesta defined. The name zend avesta has been current in europe since the time of anquetil duperron c. Source for information on anquetilduperron, abraham hyacinthe. Geldner, avesta, the sacred books of the parsis, stuttgart, 18891896. Anquetil sailed for india in 1755 to study zoroasters works.
In india 175561 he learned persian, sanskrit, zend, avestan, and pahlavi. The name zendavesta has been current in europe since the time of anquetil duperron c. Zendavesta and copies of most of the traditional books. Buy abraham hyacinthe anquetil duperron books at indigo. Abraham hyacinthe anquetil duperron 7 december 1731 17 january 1805 was the first professional french indologist. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Anquetil duperron, embarking on an epic journey through india to recover the avesta, returned to france with over 180 avestan manuscripts in 1762 ce and began to translate them. Anquetilduperron, abraham hyacinthe 17311805, french orientalist, born in.
Zoroasters lebendiges wort, band 2 ebook written by anquetil duperron m. The zend avesta is the sacred book of the parsis, that is to say, of the few remaining followers of that religion which feigned over persia at the time when the second successor of mohammed overthrew the sassanian dynasty 1, and which has been called dualism, or mazdeism, or magism, or zoroastrianism, or fireworship, according. Avesta zoroastrian scripture britannica encyclopedia britannica. Published in three volumes with a long series of appendices and a booklength introduction about anquetils travels in india, it offered the first known example of a monotheistic text with no direct relation to judaism, christianity, or islam. The sirozahs, yasts and nyayis, part 2, the sacred books of the east by f. Similarly, in his third discourse, published in 1798, sir william jones recalls a conversation with a hindu priest who told him that the script was called zend, and the language avesta. From his six years in india, he brought back a french translation of the zend avesta the first european publication of a text stemming from outside the grecoroman world and the biblical tradition and a latin translation of the upanishads, which had a major impact among european philosophers, particularly on schopenhauer. The extant avesta is all that remains of a much larger body of scripture, apparently zoroasters transformation of a very ancient tradition. Hamaanjuman prayers for naurooz in english, farsi and gujarati. In 1759, anquetil duperron reported having been told that zend was the name of the language of the more ancient writings. At surat he acquired, by perseverance and address in his discussions with parsi theologians, a sufficient knowledge of ancient persian avestan, which anquetil duperron mistakenly called zend and middle persian languages to translate the portion of the zoroastrian texts called the vendidad or vendidad vide and some other works. The extant avesta is all that remains of a much larger body of scripture, apparently zoroasters transformation of a very. Avestaorigin of zendavestafr, altered from avestavazend from mpers avast.
Zoroasters lebendiges wort, band 1 ebook written by anquetil duperron m. Published in three volumes with a long series of appendices and a book length introduction about anquetil s travels in india, it offered the first known example of a monotheistic text with no. Abrahamhyacinthe anquetilduperron translator of zend. Anquetilduperron, in full abrahamhyacinthe anquetilduperron, born. Abraham hyacinthe anquetilduperron 7 december 1731 17 january 1805 was the first professional french indologist. Anquetilduperron, le zendavesta, 3 volumes, paris, 1771. Anquetil and the avesta found an eager champion in the person of kleuker, professor in the university of riga. A brief summary of the life and works of this extraordinary frenchman. First used 1771 in reference to the language of the zend avesta by french scholar abraham hyacinthe anquetil duperron 17311805. The first european translation of the holy avestai. Avesta, sacred book of zoroastrianism containing its cosmogony, law, and liturgy, the. Schopenhauer found in it the revelation of his own thinking, and even in india, anquetils translation started a revival in the study of the upani. Anquetils zendavesta he had the courage to retract many of his earlier.
In his third discourse, published in 1798, sir william jones mentions a conversation with a hindu priest who told him that the script was called zend, and the language avesta. Zend 1715, parsee sacred book in full, zend avesta, 1620s, from old persian zend, from pahlavi zand commentary, from avestan zaintiknowledge, from pie root gnoto know. Anquetil duperron, abraham hyacinthe 17311805, french orientalist, brother of louis pierre anquetil, the historian, was born in paris on the 7th of december 1731. Anquetilduperron french scholar and linguist britannica. Anquetilduperron, embarking on an epic journey through india to recover the avesta, returned to france with over 180 avestan manuscripts in 1762 ce and began to translate them. Abrahamhyacinthe anquetilduperron is the author of l gislation orientale 0. At surat he acquired, by perseverance and address in his discussions with parsi theologians, a sufficient knowledge of ancient persian avestan, which anquetilduperron mistakenly called zend and middle persian languages to translate the portion of the zoroastrian texts called the vendidad or vendidad vide and some other works. The photographs of these 3 rare volumes were acquired after a special permission, following an. Avesta, also called zendavesta, sacred book of zoroastrianism containing its. Anquetilduperron, scholar and linguist who was generally credited with supplying the first translation of the avesta zoroastrian scripture into a modern european language and with awakening interest in the study of eastern languages and thought. Anquetil duperron then in 1754 a young man, twenty years old anquetil duperron, a scholar. French edition zoroaster, abraham hyacinthe anquetil duperron on. The institutions of foreign and exotic peoples were investigated, and historians were trying to probe the. Abraham hyacinthe anquetilduperron 7 december 1731 17 january 1805 was the first.
Extracts from the narrative of anquetil du perrons travels. Anquetil duperron on india and america siep stuurman at the present time, abrahamhyacinthe anquetilduperron paris, 7 december 173117 january 1805 is not a household name in the historical imagination of the west. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer. Entry for zend avesta cyclopedia of biblical, theological and ecclesiastical literature one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this encyclopedia, with its nearly 50,000 entries and 17 millin words, dwarfs modern bible encyclopedias with the depth of knowledge. The original document of the religion of zoroaster, still used by the parsees as their bible and prayer book. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Zendavesta cyclopedia of biblical, theological and.
He returned to france in 1762, was elected a member of the academy of inscriptions in 1763, and in 1771 published zend avesta. Anquetil had published them under the collective title zendavesta, while burnouf used the more accurate designations vendidadsade and yacna for parts of the corpus. For instance, some scholars include glyphs for ii and uu. Following his zendavesta and until his death in 1805, anquetil was occupied with studying the laws, history, and geography of india. Avesta farsi pdf fezana published a nawruz prayer book. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Extracts from the narrative of anquetil du perron s travels in india. Abraham hyacinthe anquetilduperron 7 december 1731 17 january 1805 was the first 1 professional french scholar of indian culture.
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