Zarathushtra and the Greeks

by Lawrence Heyworth Mills

Book Overview

Zarathushtra and the Greeks is a scholarly work by Lawrence Heyworth Mills that explores the connections between the ancient Persian prophet Zarathushtra (Zoroaster) and Greek philosophy. The book examines the similarities and differences between the teachings of Zarathushtra and the Greek philosophers, including Pythagoras, Plato, and Aristotle. Mills argues that there was a significant influence of Zarathushtra's ideas on Greek thought, particularly in the areas of ethics, metaphysics, and theology. The book also delves into the historical context of the interactions between Persia and Greece, and the impact of these interactions on the development of Western philosophy. Overall, Zarathushtra and the Greeks is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the relationship between two important strands of ancient thought.1906. A discussion of the relation existing between the Ameshaspentas and the Logos of the Greek philosophical writers for the most part delivered as University lectures being Part 1 of Zarathushtra (Zoroaster), Philo, the Achaemenids and Israel.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: 1162582898
• ISBN13: 9781162582894
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"