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Chapter I. The Religious Origin Of The Yezidis. Part 05 : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 87 PART II THE CRITICAL DISCUSSION OF YEZIDISM p. 88 p. 89 CHAPTER I THE RELIGIOUS ORIGIN OF THE YEZIDIS The origin of the devil-worshippers has been the subject of much controversy; but aside from an expression of views...
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Chapter Iv. Sacraments, Religious Observances. Part 04 : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 178 CHAPTER IV SACRAMENTS, RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES AND SACERDOTAL SYSTEM I SACRAMENTS Circumcision, the Eucharist and baptism are the three religious rites administered by the followers of Yezid. The first rite is optional...
Chapter V. Their Customs. Vi. The Language : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 198 VI THE LANGUAGE The language of the Yezidis, in common with the Kurds, is Kurdish, which belongs to the Iranian group of the Indo-European or Indo-Germanic stock. This Kurmanji possesses a number of dialects not...
Chapter I. The Religious Origin Of The Yezidis. Part 03 : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], III THE SPECULATIVE THEORIES OF WESTERN ORIENTALISTS Thus far we have been dealing with the different theories regarding the origin of the Yezidis held in the East: the myth of the devil-worshippers themselves, the Christi...
Chapter Iv. Sacraments, Religious Observances. Part 02 : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 182 III THE SACERDOTAL ORDERS The hierarchical orders of the Yezidi sect are four. The head ei is the patriarch of the sect. He directs all, the religious affairs of the community and leads them in their rites. He is also...
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Mashaf Res. Seven Classes Of Yezidis : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 75 SEVEN CLASSES OF YEZIDIS They are divided into seven classes; and each class has functions peculiar to itself that cannot be discharged by any of the other classes. They are: 1. ei. He is the servant of the tomb...
Bibliography : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 211 p. 212 p. 213 BIBLIOGRAPHY ARABIC A manuscript containing the Sacred Book of the Yezidis and their traditions. Two other manuscripts containing the history of the Yezidis. A-ahrastani: Kitab Al-Milal wa, n-Nial (ed. Wm...
Al Jilwah. Chapter V : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 36 CHAPTER V O ye that have believed in me, honor my symbol and my image, for they remind you of me. Observe my laws and statutes. Obey my servants and listen to whatever they may dictate to you of the hidden things...
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Chapter V. Their Customs. Iii. Nationality : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 194 III NATIONALITY Four different theories have been advanced as to the face to which the Yezidis belong. There are those who think them to be of Indo-European origin, for there is a type among them that has a white sk...
Chapter V. Their Customs. I. Marriage : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 186 CHAPTER V THEIR CUSTOMS I MARRIAGE The Yezidis are endogamic. They forbid union between the secular and the religious classes, as also within certain degrees of relationship. A ei's son marries only a ei's daughter; so...
Part I. The Translation Of The Arabic Text : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 27 PART I THE TRANSLATION OF THE ARABIC TEXT p. 28 p. 29 PREFACE "In the Name of the Most Compassionate God"! With the help of the Most High God, and under his direction, we write the history of the Yezidis, their doctrines...
Mashaf Res. The Principal Prayer Of The Yezidis : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 73 THE PRINCIPAL PRAYER OF THE YEZIDIS Amen, Amen, Amen! Through the intermediation of ams-ad-Dn, Fahr ad-Dn, Nasir-ad-Dn, Sajad ad-Dn, ei Sin (Husein), ei Bakr, dir ar-Ramn. Lord, thou art gracious, thou art merciful; Thou...
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Chapter Ii. The Essential Elements In Yezidism. Part 02 : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], (3.) YEZID The third essential element in the religion of the devil-worshippers is the belief that their sect has taken its origin from Yezid, whom frequently they call God and regard as their ancestral father, to whom they...
Al Jilwah. Al Jilwah : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 30 AL-JILWAH (THE REVELATION) Before all creation this revelation was with Melek s, who sent Abd s to this world that he might separate truth known to his particular people. This was done, first of all, by means of oral...
Chapter Ii. The Essential Elements In Yezidism. Part 04 : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], II THE DEITY OF THE SECOND DEGREE 1. MELEK S A distinguished modern scholar (see the printed text, p. 80, lines 12-35) argues that s is the god Tammuz. His argument is that the word s must embody an ancient god, but owing...
Al Jilwah. Chapter Ii : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 33 CHAPTER II I requite the descendents of Adam, and reward them with various rewards that I alone know. Moreover, power and dominion over all that is on earth, both that which is above and that which is beneath, are in my...
Chapter V. Their Customs. Iv. Locality : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 195 IV LOCALITY The Yezidis dwell principally in five districts, the most prominent among these being that of eian. This term is the Persian plural of ei, an old man; and it signifies the country where eis dwell. This...
Mashaf Res. Appendix To Part I : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 53 APPENDIX TO PART I They say our hearts are our books, and our eis tell us everything from the second Adam until now and the future. When they notice the sun rise, they kiss the place where the rays first fall; they do...
Chapter Ii. The Essential Elements In Yezidism. Part 05 : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 145 CHAPTER II THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN YEZIDISM Although comparatively few in number, ignorant, and practically without a literature of any sort, the followers of Yezid are not without definitely formulated doctrines...
Chapter V. Their Customs. Vii. Occupation : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], VII OCCUPATION Generally speaking, the Yezidis are an industrious people, but they do not engage in business. This is due to their belief that any form of business leads to cheating and lying, and hence to cursing Melek-s, "i...
Al Jilwah. Chapter Iv : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 35 CHAPTER IV I will not give my rights to other gods. I have allowed the creation of four substances, four times, and four comers; because they are necessary things for creatures. The books of Jews, Christians, and Moslems...
Al Jilwah. Chapter Iii : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 34 CHAPTER III I lead to the straight path without a revealed book; I direct aright my beloved and my chosen ones by unseen means. All my teachings are easily applicable to all times and all conditions. I punish in another...
Chapter Ii. The Essential Elements In Yezidism. Part 03 : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], 2. ei Ad Next to the devil in rank comes ei Ad. But he is not the historical person whose biography is given by the Mohammedan authors. He is identified with deity and looked upon as a second person in a divine trinity. He is...
Chapter Iii. Other Deities And Festivals : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], II THE DAY OF SARSAL In addition to the festivals mentioned above is the one observed on New Year's day, the first Wednesday in April. On this day, the Yezidis say, no drums are to be beaten, for God sits on the throne...
Chapter V. Their Customs. Ii. Funerals : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 192 II FUNERALS If a young or well-known man dies, they make in his likeness a wooden form and clothe it in the dead man's clothes. Then the musicians play mourning tunes, while the relatives stand round the model. After...
Mashaf Res. The Poem In Praise Of Sei Adi : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 70 THE POEM IN PRAISE OF EI AD "Peace Be unto Him" My understanding surrounds the truth of things, And my truth is mixed up in me, And the truth of my descent is set forth by itself, And when it was known it was altogether...
Mashaf Res. Articles Of Faith : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 77 ARTICLES OF FAITH At one time (A. H. 1289; A. D. 1872), the Ottoman power wanted to draft from among them an army instead of taking the tax which was its due. They presented to the government all the rules that prevented...
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Introduction : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 9 p. 10 DEVIL WORSHIP p. 11 INTRODUCTION THE ORIGIN OF THE MANUSCRIPT The Arabic manuscript here translated was presented to me before I left Mosul by my friend Dud a- as a memento of our friendship. awja a- was a m...
Chapter Iv. Sacraments, Religious Observances. Part 03 : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], II SOME OTHER RELIGIOUS PRACTICES Fasting is one of the religious observances. It is kept for three successive days in the month of December, when they profess to commemorate the death of Yezid. Some observe also the forty...
Chapter Vii. Persecution : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 205 CHAPTER VII PERSECUTION The history of the Yezidis, like that of the Jews, their has been one of persecution. The causes of their misfortune have been (1) the fact that they are not regarded as the people of the Book;...
Chapter Vi. List Of The Yezidi Tribes : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 201 CHAPTER VI LIST OF THE YEZIDI TRIBES (The materials were collected for me by A. N. Andrus, of Mardin) THE TRIBES ACROSS THE RIVER FROM MOSUL 1 The tribe named eian lives in the mountains of Al-, and has sixteen villages...
Chapter I. The Religious Origin Of The Yezidis. Part 02 : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 118 IV THE DOGMATIC VIEW OF MOHAMMEDAN SCHOLARS While the Yezidi myth regards the sect as descendants of Adam, of Yezd bn Muawiya, or of a colony from the north, while the Christian tradition of the East traces them...
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Mashaf Res. Mashaf Res : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], MASHAF RE (THE BLACK BOOK) In the beginning God created the White Pearl out of his most precious essence. He also created a bird named Angar. He placed the White Pearl on the back of the bird, and dwelt on it for forty...
Al Jilwah. Chapter I : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 31 CHAPTER I I was, am now, and shall have no end. I exercise dominion over all creatures and over the affairs of all who are under the protection of my image. I am ever present to help all who trust in me and call upon me...
Chapter V. Their Customs. V. Dwellings : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 197 V DWELLINGS In regard to their dwellings, the Yezidis are divided into two classes: Ahl al-aar, the people of the villages or cultivated land, and Ahl al Wabar, the people of the tents. The villages are built of clay...
Chapter I. The Religious Origin Of The Yezidis. Part 04 : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], II THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION But the myth of the Yezidis is not the only account that attempts to trace their religious origin; the eastern Christians have a tradition that gives a different interpretation. It is to the effect...
Chapter Iii. Other Deities And Festivals. Part 02 : * "Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz", by Isya Joseph, [1919], p. 169 CHAPTER III OTHER DEITIES AND FESTIVALS I THE SO-CALLED SEVEN DIVINITIES Besides their great saint, the Yezidis believe in seven other eis through whose intermediation they invoke God. These are also deified...
