The Zoroastrian tradition : an introduction to the ancient wisdom of Zarathustra

by Farhang Mehr

Paperback, 1991

Publication

Imprint: Rockport, Mass. : Element, 1991. Responsibility: Farhang Mehr. OCLC Number: 24546481. Physical: Text : 1 volume : xv, 139 pages ; 23 cm. Features: Includes bibliography.

Call number

History / Mehr

Barcode

BK-02896

ISBN

1852302542 / 9781852302542

CSS Library Notes

Description: Dr. Mehr outlines the forgotten spirituality of Zarathustra and shows how it has influenced the Abrahamic Religions. The reader is initiated into the Gathic principles of the Avestan and Pahlavi sacred texts, "Asha" the principle of God's will, the moral dualism of good and evil, the cretive Holy Spirit of Spenta Mainyu, the immortality of the soul, the principle of refreshment, and the final triumph of Goodness. -- from back cover

Table of Contents: One God: Ahura Mazda --
The prophethood of Zoroaster --
Asha --
Good and evil --
The creative (holy) spirit: Spenta Mainyu --
Immortality of the soul --
Frash-Kreti: refreshment.

Location: COLLECTION: Religious Studies -- AREA: Religious Studies -- SECTION: History / Filing name: Mehr

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Physical description

xv, 139 p.; 23 cm

Description

The spiritual heritage of one of the oldest and most influential religions in history is shared by one of its greatest living scholars.

Language

Original language

English

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