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Zend-avesta Im Kleinen presents a concise yet essential extract from the Zend books, representing the light law or word of life of Ormuzd as revealed to Zoroaster. Johann Friedrich Kleuker's work serves as a crucial document of the ancient Magian-Zoroastrian religious system. This volume includes entirely new treatises and elucidations, offering readers a profound understanding of the foundational principles of Zoroastrianism. The book delves into the core tenets and practices of this ancient Persian religion, exploring its cosmology, ethics, and spiritual insights. Kleuker's interpretation provides valuable context, illuminating the rich tapestry of Zoroastrian thought and its enduring relevance in comparative religious studies. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts seeking a deeper appreciation of Zoroaster's teachings and their historical significance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowled