Zarathustra and Zoroastrianism: A Short Introduction (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781845533199)

Zarathustra and Zoroastrianism offers a compact, concise and accessible survey of Zoroastrianism. This tiny religious community traces its root to Zarathustra, a prophet who lived some 2,500-3,500 years ago. Chapters address Zarathustra and the origins of the religion, religious concepts and narratives, ethics and gender, priesthoods and rituals, transitions and festivals. A postscript by Anders Hultg?rd, one of the leading experts on this field, discusses the influences of Zoroastrianism on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Author: Michael Stausberg
ISBN-10: 1845533194
ISBN-13: 9781845533199
Publisher: Equinox Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/15/2008
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.60d