Avesta, Pahlavi, and Ancient Persian Studies: In Honour of the Late Shams-Ul-Ulama Dastur Peshotanji Behramji Sanjana, M.A., Ph.D (Classic Reprint)

A commemorative volume honoring a renowned scholar of Iranian studies.This memorial volume celebrates the lifelong work of Shams-ul-Ulama Dastir Peshotanji Behramji Sanjana, a respected Parsi priest and scholar who shaped modern understanding of Avesta and Pahlavi literature. It presents biographical details, the challenges he faced, and the impact of his teaching and scholarship on Iranian studies.Readers will encounter a portrait of a prolific thinker who bridged traditional learning and European education, and who helped advance critical editions, translations, and linguistic study. The volume highlights his leadership in Bombay's priesthood, his public efforts to refine religious practice, and the esteem in which he was held by contemporaries such as Martin Haug. It also frames his lasting contributions to the study of Avesta, Pahlavi, and related texts through major works and scholarly collaborations. A concise biography of a tireless scholar and high-priest with a lasting influence on Iranian studies Overview of key works, translations, and linguistic studies in Pahlavi and Avesta Context on scholarly networks and recognition within the field Outline of the volume’s contents, including essays and bibliographic materialIdeal for readers of Persian history, religious scholarship, and the history of modern scholarship in Iranian studies. Read more