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Zoroastrian Studies: The Iranian Religion and Various Monographs

by A. V. Williams Jackson
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781162612133
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
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  • Pages: 358
  • Original Price: USD 33.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 803 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

Zoroastrian Studies is a comprehensive book written by A.V. Williams Jackson, an American scholar of Indo-Iranian languages and Zoroastrianism. This book explores the history, beliefs, and practices of the ancient Iranian religion, Zoroastrianism. It is divided into two parts, the first part covering the history and doctrines of Zoroastrianism, and the second part containing various monographs on the religion.The first part of the book provides a detailed account of the origins and development of Zoroastrianism, its beliefs and practices, and its influence on other religions. The author discusses the role of the prophet Zarathustra, the concept of Ahura Mazda, the role of fire in Zoroastrian worship, and the importance of ethics and morality in the religion.The second part of the book contains various monographs on Zoroastrianism, including studies on the Gathas, the hymns of Zarathustra, and the Avesta, the sacred text of Zoroastrianism. The author also discusses the influence of Zoroastrianism on other religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.Overall, Zoroastrian Studies is an essential book for anyone interested in the history and beliefs of Zoroastrianism, as well as the influence of this ancient religion on other faiths. It provides a comprehensive overview of the religion and its teachings, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion and history.1928. This volume of studies represents researches spread over a period of many years. Part I: Iranian Religion: introduction; periods in the development of the religion of Iran; Zoroaster, prophet of ancient Iran; Zoroastrianism as a faith; host of heaven; legions of hell; universe and man; moral and ethical teachings of the ancient Zoroastrian religion; eschatology, the ancient Persian doctrine of a future life; religion of the Achaemenian kings; religion after Alexander's invasion, the Parthian dominion; worship, rites and ceremonies, religious observances; relation to other religions; Part II: Zoroastrian doctrine of the freedom of the will; Part III: miscellaneous Zoroastrian studies.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.

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