zoroastrianism: an introduction

- The Bookseller, 18 March 2011. Only wish I could find it. Whether you are interested in Zoroastrianism as a religion or how this tradition contributed to the development of several monotheistic religions, this book becomes an important foundational text that clarifies everything one would want to know and more. Zoroastrianism is one of the world's great ancient religions. This new, thorough and wide-ranging introduction will appeal to anyone interested in discovering more about the faith that bequeathed the contrasting words 'Magi' and 'magic', and whose adherents still live according to the code of 'Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds.' But there are also significant Zoroastrian communities to be found elsewhere, such as in the USA, Britain and Canada, where western cultural contexts have shaped the religion in intriguing ways and directions. Far too much attention is given to archaeological and other details of little interest to those who seek to be introduced to the subject. No se ha podido añadir el producto a la lista de deseos. An introduction, Revisado en Reino Unido el 22 de enero de 2013. Professor Jenny Rose provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to Zoroastrianism that helps the reader realize the significant of Zoroastrian principles and its history. I have spent long time traveling in Iran, and many images you will see in the course, are my own. Los clientes de Amazon Prime disfrutan de Envío en 1 día GRATIS en dos millones de productos y Envío en 2 o 3 días en millones de productos más, Acceso a series y películas en Prime Video, incluyendo las series Amazon Originals, más de 2 millones de canciones y cientos de listas de reproducción sin publicidad con Prime Music, cientos de eBooks en Prime Reading, Acceso Prioritario a las Ofertas flash y Almacenamiento de fotos gratis e ilimitado en Amazon Drive. I particularly welcomed her valuable discussion of Zoroastrianism in Central Asia. Two prominent Iranian empires, Achaemenids and Sasanians, which have played an immensely important role in the history of the Ancient and Late Antique worlds, had Zoroastrianism as their official religion. Unfortunately, there is no index and the table of contents has no page numbers. Nonetheless, I am giving the book two stars for excellent information. I don't think I have ever read a book without page numbers. No es necesario ningún dispositivo Kindle. Particularly discouraging is the way technical terms, in whatever variety of Iranian language, are introduced once and freely used forever after. The book is a pleasure to read throughout, and the author's writing style is markedly beautiful, placing her very much within Mary Boyce's literary tradition. Esta función de compra continuará cargando productos cuando se presione la tecla Intro. Zoroastrianism had also great impact on the development of religious thought. Many prominent historical figures, like Darius, Xerxes, Khusraw I and Khusraw II, have been followers of Zoroastrianism. Revisado en Canadá el 21 de agosto de 2017. Jenny Rose is Associate Professor of Religion at Claremont Graduate University and Visiting Associate Professor of Religion at Stanford University. Se ha producido un error. In this course we are going to explore one of the most ancient and important religions of the world, Zoroastrianism. Inténtalo de nuevo. Zoroastrians: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices (The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices), Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings (Penguin Classics), The Gathas: The sublime book of Zarathustra, Textual Sources for the Study of Zoroastrianism (Textual Sources for the Study of Religion), The Teachings of Zoroaster and the Philosophy of the Parsi Religion (Classic Reprint), 'Jenny Rose's lively and engaging account comprises a very readable, well informed survey of Zoroastrianism and its history. Zoroastrianism: An Introduction to an Ancient Faith The Sussex Library of Religious Beliefs & Practices: Amazon.es: Professor Peter Clark: Libros en idiomas extranjeros By completing the course, you will have a basic understanding of the main tenets of the classical Zoroastrianism (as described in the 9-11th centuries CE Zoroastrian Middle Persian literature), its place among other world-religions, its similarities with the latter, the main and reliable sources for further study, etc. Ver todas las apps de lectura gratuitas de Kindle, Ver o modificar tu historial de navegación. I have spent years in studying Zoroastrianism, the history of Iran and Persian literature. I am an MA student at the Iranian Studies Department of the Yerevan State University, specializing in Middle Persian literature and Zoroastrian religion. I am intimately acquainted with the remarkable and ancient culture of Iran, as well as its modern developments. In this course I have tried to present and discuss some of the core aspects of the classical Zoroastrianism, like the Creation Myth, the Structure of the Universe, and the interesting biography of the founder of this religion, Zoroaster (Zarathushtra). Muestra de la versión audiolibro de Audible. Una visión general divulgativa pero con historia. Una vez que hayas visto páginas de detalles del producto, busca aquí la manera más fácil de navegar hasta las páginas en las que estás interesado. As an American student of religious studies in Germany I was hoping to get compact information in English to help me understand the complicated German texts on Zoroastrianism. Rose adopts a refreshingly new approach that is both matter of fact in style and thoughtfully conceived, as well as being derived from the best new scholarly work of recent decades.' Terceros autorizados también utilizan estas herramientas en relación con los anuncios que mostramos. Productos que has visto recientemente y recomendaciones destacadas, Selecciona el departamento que quieras buscar. En su lugar, nuestro sistema considera aspectos como lo reciente que es la reseña y si el reseñador compró el artículo en Amazon. Encuentra todos los libros, lee sobre el autor y más. The book is packed with information - much of it of a kind one does not expect or desire to find in an introduction. Utilizamos cookies y herramientas similares para mejorar tu experiencia de compra, prestar nuestros servicios, entender cómo los utilizas para poder mejorarlos, y para mostrarte anuncios. Besides that, Zoroastrianism has played a tremendous role in shaping the Iranian identity. Hardly a page goes by that does not force one to consult the glossary or the index at least once. Revisado en Alemania el 22 de junio de 2020. This is a book one wants to read from beginning to end without putting it down. - Almut Hintze, Zartoshty Professor of Zoroastrianism, SOAS, University of London; 'It is a tall order to explain and summarize well such a polyglot scriptural and religious tradition as Zoroastrianism, with its 3000 years of history extending across so much of Asia and on into the global diaspora. - Alan Williams, Professor of Iranian Studies & Comparative Religion, University of Manchester; 'I.B.Tauris' recent An Introduction series to the major world religions and belief systems are among the most useful and well written for students up to undergraduate level.'