Death According To The Religion Of Zoroaster

by Miles Menander Dawson

Book Overview

""Death According to the Religion of Zoroaster"" is a scholarly work by Miles Menander Dawson that explores the beliefs and practices surrounding death in the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism. The book delves into the various rituals and customs associated with death, including funeral rites and the disposal of the deceased's body. It also examines the Zoroastrian concept of the soul and the afterlife, as well as the role of death in the religion's broader cosmology. Drawing on a range of primary sources, including ancient texts and archaeological evidence, Dawson offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of this fascinating and often misunderstood faith. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion or the cultural heritage of ancient Persia.THIS 64 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Ethical Religion of Zoroaster, by Miles Menander Dawson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766191362.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425472885
• ISBN13: 9781425472887
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"