Summary

One of the oldest known religions, Zoroastrianism is based upon the teachings of Zarathustra, a prophet who taught that there was one supreme God, Ahura Mazda, and that one's actions in life are more important than personal sacrifice. Zoroastrianism: A Quick Reference covers all the basic information about "the good religion" in an accessible A–Z format. This useful guide comes complete with full-color photographs, a glossary, a timeline, and further readings for each entry to aid research.

Entries include:

• Ahriman
• Amesha Spentas
• Ceremonies in Zoroastrianism
• Fire temple
• Fravashi
• Pilgrimage sites in Zoroastrianism
• World Zoroastrian Organization (WZO)

Specifications

eBook

About the Author(s)

Shervin Farridnejad, Ph.D, is a postdoctoral research fellow and lecturer of religious studies at the Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Zoroastrianism and ancient Iranian religions. He holds a Ph.D. in ancient and middle Iranian studies and Zoroastrianism from the Georg-August Universität Göttingen (Germany), and specializes in the cultural and religious history of Zoroastrianism in late antiquity.