| Zoroastrianism Contributor(s): Hartz, Paula R. (Author), O'Brien, Joanne (Editor), Palmer, Martin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1604131160 ISBN-13: 9781604131161 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: Zoroastrianism, the smallest of the worlds great religions, is also one of the oldest. Founded more than 3,000 years ago by the prophet Zarathustra, it flourished in ancient Persia during the time of the Persian Empire. Scholars have long acknowledged the contributions of Zoroastrianism to other faiths, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. Concepts such as the notion of one God, heaven and hell, the dualism of good and evil, a savior to come, and everlasting life can trace their roots to the religion of Zarathustra. "Zoroastrianism, Third Edition" traces the history and beliefs of Zoroastrianism and its followers determination through centuries of persecution and hardship into the present day. The Iranian and Indian Zoroastrian communities in which the religion has thrived without missionary efforts or vast numbers of believers is also explored. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Eastern - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference - General |
| Dewey: 295 |
| LCCN: 2008035811 |
| Series: World Religions (Facts on File) |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.4" W x 9.3" (1.30 lbs) 144 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Zoroastrianism, the smallest of the world's great religions, is also one of the oldest, having been founded 3,000 years ago by the prophet Zarathustra. Its influence on other faiths has long been acknowledged, with its concepts of one God, heaven and hell, good and evil, a saviour to come and everlasting life featuring in many. |