Zoroastrians, 2nd Edition
Their Religious Beliefs and Practices
$81.90
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
14 December 2000
Summary
This book traces the continuous history of the faith from the time it was preached by Zoroaster down to the present day - a span of about 3,500 years. First taught among nomads on the Asian steppes, Zoroastrianism became the state religion of the three great Iranian empires and had a remarkable influence on other world faiths: to the east on northern Buddhism, to the west on Judaism, Christianity and Islam. With the conquest of Iran by the Muslim Arabs, Zoroastrianism lost its secular power, but continued to survive as a minority faith. Despite its antiquity, it remains a living religion.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780415239035 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0415239036 |
| Author: | Mary Boyce |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 14 December 2000 |
| Weight: | 353g |
| Dimensions: | 138mm x 216mm |
| Series: | The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
‘Answers a real need among students of religion … informative, original and so eminently enjoyable …’ - - Journal of Asian History
’… an excellent series.’ - Isabel Wollaston, Univeristy of Birmingham, Reviews in Religion and Theology
Mary Boyce
Mary Boyce is Professor Emerita of Iranian Studies at the University of London and is the author of a number of works on Zoroastrianism and Manicheanism.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.