The Book of Arda Viraf is a literary work that presents a vivid and imaginative vision of the afterlife, written by Charles F. Horne. It is a Dantesque portrayal of the journey of a Persian sage named Arda Viraf, who is taken on a journey through heaven and hell by an angel. The book is divided into three parts, each of which describes the different stages of Viraf's journey.In the first part, Viraf is taken to the heavenly realm, where he witnesses the glory of God and the rewards of the righteous. He sees the souls of the blessed, who are surrounded by light and beauty, and he learns about the hierarchy of angels and the nature of the divine.In the second part, Viraf is taken to the underworld, where he witnesses the punishment of the wicked. He sees the souls of the damned, who are tormented by demons and subjected to various forms of torture. He also learns about the hierarchy of demons and the nature of evil.In the third part, Viraf returns to the world of the living, where he shares his vision with his fellow Persians. He tells them about the rewards of righteousness and the punishments of sin, and he encourages them to live virtuous lives.Overall, The Book of Arda Viraf is a fascinating and thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on the afterlife. It is a literary masterpiece that combines elements of Persian mythology, Zoroastrianism, and Islamic mysticism to create a rich and complex vision of heaven and hell.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient Persia, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100103.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
