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The Spirit of Zoroastrianism
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Paperback. Originating with Iranian tribes living in Central Asia in the second millennium BCE, Zoroastrianism was the official religion of the Iranian empires until Islam superseded it in the seventh century AD. This title provides modern translations of Zoroastrian texts that have been selected to provide an overview of Zoroastrian beliefs and practices. Series: The Spirit of .. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRKZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 360.
An introduction to the ideas and writings of Zoroastrianism, expertly translated, introduced, and edited by one of the world's foremost authorities on this religion
Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest religions, though it is not among the best understood. Originating with Iranian tribes living in Central Asia in the second millennium BCE, Zoroastrianism was the official religion of the Iranian empires until Islam superseded it in the seventh century AD. Centered on the worship of Ahura Mazda, the All-knowing Ruler, Zoroastrianism follows the practices and rituals set out by the prophet Zarathustra, according to the indigenous tradition.
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Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
The Spirit of ...
Condition
New
Weight
360g
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300170351
SKU
V9780300170351
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About Prods Oktor Skjærvø
Prods Oktor Skjærvø has been Aga Khan Professor of Iranian, Harvard University, since 1991. He has taught Old Iranian languages, literature and religion since the early 1970s and is currently preparing a book on Iranian creation myths. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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