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 1 (1882) translated by Julius Eggeling, is volume XII of The Sacred Books of the East, a series available from Cosimo Classics. This book is in five parts and focuses on Hinduism. Part 1 was written according to The Text of Madhyandina School, a branch of Shukla Yajurveda and provides thorough explanations of sacrificial ceremonies. This text is for readers interested in deepening their understanding of Hinduism.