Zarathustra and Zoroastrianism

by Michael Stausberg

Overview

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 Hultgård, one of the leading experts on this field, discusses the influences of Zoroastrianism on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845533205
Publisher:	Equinox Publishing
Publication date:	12/01/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)