Zarathustra and Zoroastrianism: A Short Introduction

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845533199
Publisher:	Equinox Publishing
Publication date:	01/28/2008
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)