The Zoroastrian faith : tradition and modern research / S.A. Nigosian.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nigosian, S. A. (Solomon Alexander)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Zoroastrianism.

Religions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 154 pages)

Place of Publication:

Montreal : Buffalo : McGill-Queen's University Press, c1993.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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. In this historical and analytical study, S.A. Nigosian cuts through these problems to present a concise, systematic survey of Zoroastrianism. This book will intrigue scholars and general readers alike. A glossary and bibliography are provided as aids for further study

Contents:

Front Matter

Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

Zoroaster

Zoroastrian History

Zoroastrian Scriptures

Zoroastrian Teachings

Zoroastrian Observances

Glossary

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [133]-149) and index.

ISBN:

1-282-85670-7

9786612856709

0-7735-6438-1

OCLC:

243566889