Zoroastrian Studies

Zoroastrian Studies is a book that compiles various monographs written by A. V. Williams Jackson, a renowned scholar of Iranian studies. The book primarily focuses on the Zoroastrian religion, which originated in ancient Iran and played a significant role in shaping the country's culture and history.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific aspect of Zoroastrianism. The first section provides an overview of the religion's history, beliefs, and practices. It also delves into the influence of Zoroastrianism on other religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.The subsequent sections of the book explore various topics related to Zoroastrianism, such as its rituals, mythology, and literature. The book also includes a section on the Parsis, a community of Zoroastrians who migrated to India in the 8th century.Throughout the book, Jackson draws on his extensive knowledge of Iranian studies to provide insightful analyses and interpretations of Zoroastrianism. He also incorporates primary sources, such as ancient texts and inscriptions, to support his arguments and shed light on the religion's origins and evolution.Overall, Zoroastrian Studies is a comprehensive and authoritative book that offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Iran, as well as the development of religion in the region.1928. This volume of studies represents researches spread over a period of many years. Part I: Iranian Religion: introduction; periods in the development of the religion of Iran; Zoroaster, prophet of ancient Iran; Zoroastrianism as a faith; host of heaven; legions of hell; universe and man; moral and ethical teachings of the ancient Zoroastrian religion; eschatology, the ancient Persian doctrine of a future life; religion of the Achaemenian kings; religion after Alexander's invasion, the Parthian dominion; worship, rites and ceremonies, religious observances; relation to other religions; Part II: Zoroastrian doctrine of the freedom of the will; Part III: miscellaneous Zoroastrian studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.