02087cam a22003133u 4500 14648 UtSlPG 20260610133338.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DS Menant, Delphine, 1850- Bij de Parsi's van Bombay en Gudsjerat : De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909-1910 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-10 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team "Bij de Parsi's van Bombay en Gudsjerat" by Delphine Menant is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the culture, religion, and social dynamics of the Parsi community, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians who settled in India. It explores their rich heritage, religious practices, and the unique role they play in Indian society, particularly in Bombay and the region of Gudsjerat. The opening of the text introduces the Parsi people and provides a comprehensive overview of their history, religious beliefs, and societal influences. Menant outlines their origins, tracing back to Persian refugees in the 8th century, and details the significance of Zoroastrian teachings alongside an examination of their lifestyles, community structure, and interactions with other groups in India. The author sets the scene for future explorations into Parsi rituals, social customs, and their remarkable contributions to the cultural tapestry of India, while also indicating plans to visit key historical sites related to the Parsi faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Parsees Zoroastrianism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14648 56036 56036