Zoroastrians: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices (The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices 2nd edition)
By
Mary Boyce (Author)
Paperback
In Stock
Quantity
Description
This book traces the continuous history of the faith from the time it was preached by Zoroaster down to the present day - a span of about 3,500 years. First taught among nomads on the Asian steppes, Zoroastrianism became the state religion of the three great Iranian empires and had a remarkable influence on other world faiths: to the east on northern Buddhism, to the west on Judaism, Christianity and Islam. With the conquest of Iran by the Muslim Arabs, Zoroastrianism lost its secular power, but continued to survive as a minority faith. Despite its antiquity, it remains a living religion.
About the Author
Mary Boyce is Professor Emerita of Iranian Studies at the University of London and is the author of a number of works on Zoroastrianism and Manicheanism.
More Details
- Contributor: Mary Boyce
- Imprint: Routledge
- ISBN13: 9780415239035
- Number of Pages: 288
- Packaged Dimensions: 138x216mm
- Packaged Weight: 353
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Release Date: 2000-12-14
- Series: The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Mary Boyce is Professor Emerita of Iranian Studies at the University of London and is the author of a number of works on Zoroastrianism and Manicheanism.
Delivery Options
Home Delivery
Store Delivery
Free Returns
We hope you are delighted with everything you buy from us. However, if you are not, we will refund or replace your order up to 30 days after purchase. Terms and exclusions apply; find out more from our Returns and Refunds Policy.