Zoroastrianism : a guide for the perplexed / Jenny Rose.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rose, Jenny, 1956- author.

Series:

Guides for the Perplexed

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Zoroastrianism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Continuum, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"The significance of the Zoroastrian religion in the development of the history of thought is often only mentioned in passing, or is completely overlooked. Zoroastrianism has developed over a span of at least three thousand years, with roots in a common Indo-Iranian culture and mythology, then becoming part of imperial Iranian ideology within an Ancient Near Eastern setting, and emerging in variant forms in western and central Asia in late antiquity. The religion continues as a living faith for an estimated 130 - 150,000 adherents in the world. Most Zoroastrians if asked, 'In a nutshell, what do Zoroastrians believe?' would begin their answer with the moral maxim: 'Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds.' Zoroastrianism: A Guide for the Perplexed takes this foundational trifold ethic as the framework for its three main chapters. The book presents a comprehensive study of the religion through its focus on the questions that perplexed seekers might ask of a Zoroastrian concerning ideology and ethics; current discussions of 'text' and 'author'; and the putting-into-practice of the religion."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Thoughts: What Zoroastrians Believe

3. Words: What Zoroastrians Say, and Who has the Voice

4. Deeds: How Zoroastrians put Religion into Action

5. Conclusion

Further Reading

Notes

Glossary

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-197) and index.

ISBN:

9786613245809

9781472549563

1472549562

9781441149503

1441149503

9781283245807

1283245809

9781441122360

1441122362

OCLC:

747410874