The Book of Arda Viraf is a literary work that portrays a Dantesque vision of heaven and hell. Written by Charles F. Horne, this book is an English translation of an ancient Persian religious text. The book narrates the journey of Arda Viraf, a righteous man who is chosen by the gods to visit the afterlife and report back to the living. Arda Viraf travels through different levels of heaven and hell, encountering various beings and witnessing their fates. The book also includes descriptions of the creation of the universe, the nature of good and evil, and the final judgment. The Book of Arda Viraf is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in ancient religious texts and the concept of the afterlife.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.