This study investigates the role of paratext in Zoroastrian scribal tradition, with a focus on the Avesta manuscripts. It examines how paratexts, such as colophons and marginal notes, contribute to organizing and interpreting the content of these manuscripts. These elements not only structure the knowledge but also reflect the roles and activities of individuals involved in the manuscript's lifecycle, from creation to reception. Additionally, the study explores how paratexts facilitate access to the main text, acting as a bridge that documents the history of each manuscript, its actors, and interaction with society. The analysis includes a diverse range of colophons and marginal notes, examining their structure, content, and relationship to their respective manuscripts.

Dieser Band bietet eine außergewöhnliche Geschichte des Tanzes, voller Geheimnisse und Humor. Die verschiedenen Entwicklungen in der Geschichte dieser Kunst im Iran wurden noch nie in einem einzigen Buch präsentiert, so dass "Tanz im Iran: Vergangenheit und Gegenwart" die bislang umfangreichste Arbeit zu diesem Thema geworden ist. Das Buch untersucht die wichtigsten Zweige der iranischen regionalen, ethnischen und nationalen Tänze sowie das iranische Ballett und beschreibt ihre Geschichte bis heute.

This edited volume brings together work by theoretical linguists and field linguists who share a strong commitment to the scientific documentation and investigation of endangered Iranian languages. Five chapters of this volume represent the contributors’ findings on endangered Iranian languages and dialects found both inside Iran as well as in other countries. Their work deals with a variety of topics, ranging from documentation methods to aspects of philology, morphology, phonology, syntax, and dialectology.