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The Heritage Of Zarathushtra: A New Translation Of His Gathas (English And German Edition)
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When Gatha Scholarship Began In The Second Half Of The 19Th Century Knowledge Of The Grammar Of The Language Was Still Rudimentary And The Translations By Necessity Less Than Adequate. At Best They Reflected The Sasanians' Understanding Of The Text As Seen In The Pahlavi Rendering, Of Uncertain Date. Nevertheless, Theories That Were Based On These Early, Mostly Incorrect, Translations Remained The Basis For Subsequent Translations Of The Gathas, Thus Producing A Vicious Circle Which Was Broken Only In The Late L950'S. But Even After This Time Gatha Translations Have Tended To Cater To A Public Expecting Traditional Renderings And An Easily Readable Text, Although Such Translations Can Only Be Achieved By Smoothing Over Numerous Ditiiculties In The Text Or Plainly Disregarding The Grammar. The First To Study The Gathas Applying The Rigorous Methods Of Modern Philology Was Helmut Humbach, 'Die Gathas Des Zarathustra' Lii, Heidelberg 1959, An Updated English Version Of Which Is His 'The Gths Of Zarathushtra' Ill, Heidelberg 1991. While These Two Earlier Translations To A Great Extent Mirror The Avestan Text In All Its Complexities, The Present Version Is Intended To Be Userfriendly And To Be Consulted By Those Who Prefer An Easier Access To The Gathas As Poetry And Religious Document. We Have Tried To Accomplish This Without Departing Too Much From The Original Text, But Also Without Encumbering The Translation With Stylistic Features Common In Avestan But Alien To English. In This Way We Hope We Have Avoided Creating Misunderstandings At The Same Time As Making The Text Readily Available To Those Who Wish To Study It For Its Vocabulary And Phraseology Or For Its Message. For Scholars This New Translation Does Not Replace The Two Earlier Editions, Which Should Be Consulted For Philological Details As Well As For Helmut Humbach'S Personal Opinions Regarding Zarathushtra And His Religion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Heritage of Zarathushtra'? A: 'The Heritage of Zarathushtra' primarily focuses on providing a new, user-friendly translation of the Gathas, the sacred hymns of Zarathustra, making them accessible for both scholars and general readers.
- Q: Who is the author of this translation? A: The author of 'The Heritage of Zarathushtra' is Helmut Humbach, a notable scholar known for his rigorous philological approach to the Gathas.
- Q: What languages are included in this edition? A: This edition is bilingual, featuring both English and German translations of the Gathas.
- Q: How does this translation differ from earlier versions? A: This translation aims to be more user-friendly and accessible than earlier versions, while still remaining faithful to the original Avestan text, avoiding overly complex stylistic features.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 10, 1994.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Gatha studies? A: Yes, this book is designed to be user-friendly, making it suitable for beginners who are looking to explore the Gathas as both poetry and religious documents.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Heritage of Zarathushtra'? A: 'The Heritage of Zarathushtra' contains 107 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any special features included in this edition? A: This edition does not list any special features; it focuses on providing a clear and accessible translation of the Gathas.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for scholarly work? A: Yes, while it is user-friendly, it can also serve as a reference for scholars, although it is recommended to consult earlier editions for detailed philological analysis.