Bücher der Reihe The Sacred Books of the East (Volume 26 of 50)

The Sacred Books of the East, a 50-volume series, encompasses the seven non-Christian religions of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. Translated into English by authorities in their respective fields, these sacred texts have been edited by F. Max Muller and have profoundly influenced civilization. The Satapatha Brahmana, Part 2 (1885) translated by Eggeling, is volume XXVI of The Sacred Books of the East, a series available from Cosimo Classics. This book is in five parts and focuses on Hinduism and on sacrificial ceremonies. Part 2 was written according to the Text of the Madhyandina School, Books 3-4. This text is for readers interested in deepening their understanding of Hinduism.