Definition of Zend-Avesta in English:
Zend-Avesta
nounzɛndəˈvɛstəˌzendəˈvestə
The Zoroastrian sacred writings, comprising the Avesta (the text) and Zend (the commentary).
Example sentencesExamples
- Its first mention in this context is in the Zoroastrian Zend-Avesta.
- When the Jews came in contact with the Persian priests they were made acquainted with the heaven and hell of the Zend-Avesta.
- It was at the Museum also that the Old Testament was translated under royal patronage into Greek, and at the same time the Zoroastrian Bible or Zend-Avesta.
- Zoroaster's teachings were very peaceful and were collected in a book called the Zend-Avesta.