An introduction to the ideas and writings of Zoroastrianism,
expertly translated, introduced, and edited by one of the world's
foremost authorities on this religion Zoroastrianism is one of the
world's oldest religions, though it is not among the best
understood. Originating with Iranian tribes living in Central Asia
in the second millennium BCE, Zoroastrianism was the official
religion of the Iranian empires until Islam superseded it in the
seventh century AD. Centered on the worship of Ahura Mazda, the
All-knowing Ruler, Zoroastrianism follows the practices and rituals
set out by the prophet Zarathustra, according to the indigenous
tradition. As one of the world's great religions, Zoroastrianism
has a heritage rich in texts and cultic practices. The texts are
often markedly difficult to translate, but in this volume, Prods
Oktor Skjaervo, professor of ancient Iranian languages and culture
at Harvard, provides modern and accurate translations of
Zoroastrian texts that have been selected to provide an overview of
Zoroastrian beliefs and practices. In a comprehensive introduction
to these sacred texts, Skjaervo outlines the history and essence of
Zoroastrianism and discusses the major themes of this the first
fully representative selection of Zoroastrian texts to be made
available in English for over a century.
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