Zoroastrian Faith : Tradition and Modern Research.
Title:
Zoroastrian Faith : Tradition and Modern Research.
Author:
Nigosian, S.
ISBN:
9780773564381
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (167 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- 1 Zoroaster -- 2 Zoroastrian History -- 3 Zoroastrian Scriptures -- 4 Zoroastrian Teachings -- 5 Zoroastrian Observances -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- D -- F -- G -- H -- J -- K -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- V -- Y -- Z -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z.
Abstract:
The Zoroastrian Faith is organized around five themes: an account of Zoroaster's life and work; discussion of the development and spread of Zoroastrianism from its beginnings to the present; description of the sacred writings and religious documents of the faith; an analysis of the basic Zoroastrian beliefs and their influence on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; and a description of the prescribed observances.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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