Early Religious Poetry of Persia

''Early Religious Poetry of Persia'' is a book written by James Hope Moulton that explores the rich history of Persian religious poetry. The book features a collection of poems from some of the earliest Persian poets, including Rumi, Hafiz, and Saadi. These poems cover a wide range of religious themes, from the love of God to the search for spiritual enlightenment. Moulton provides insightful commentary on each poem, offering readers a deeper understanding of the religious and cultural context in which they were written. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Persian literature, religion, or culture, and is sure to provide readers with a unique and fascinating glimpse into the rich history of Persian poetry.1911. Moulton writes: Speaking generally, this early Persian religious poetry interests the thinker more than the man of letters. It has not a little beauty, and the student of religion lets his plummet down into its depths with increasing wonder. But there is no modernity about it, and no mirage of antiquity to quicken a poet’s fancy. The oldest and most important parts of it are sermons in metre, and perhaps rather dull sermons too for those who are not seriously minded. Yet it may be hoped that before this little book comes to its last page the modern reader may be stirred to some interest in the doctrine of God and Man proclaimed perhaps thirty centuries since by the Prophet Zarathushtra (Zoroaster), whose dim figure through the mists of time looms large among the highest thinkers of humanity. Contents: The Aryans and their Language; General Description of the Avesta; Avestan Verse-forms; Early History of the Religion; Zarathushtra; After Zarathushtra; The Gathas: Literary features; Contents of the Gathas; and The Yashts and Later Avesta.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.