Pahlavi Texts: Contents of the Nasks (Part- IV): The Sacred Books of the East (Volume 37)

These volumes of the sacred books of the east series include translations of all the most important works of the seven non-christian religions that have exercised a profound influence on the civilisations of the continent of Asia. The Vedic Brahmanic system claims 21 volumes, Buddhism 10 and Jainism 2, 8 volumes comprise sacred Books of the Paris, 2 volumes represent Islam, and 6 the two main indigenous systems of China. Translated by twenty leading authorities in their respective fields, the volumes, Buddhism 10 and Jainism 2, 8 volumes comprise sacred books of the Parsis, 2 volumes represent Islam, and 6 the two main indigenous systems of China. Translated by twenty leading authorities in their respective fields, the volumes have been edited by the late F. Max Muller. The inception, publication and the compilation of these books cover almost 34 years.