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Zoroaster - zōrˈōăsˌtər, c.628 b.c.–c.551 b.c., religious teacher and prophet of ancient Persia, founder of Zoroastrianism. Zoroaster, the name by which he is ordinarily known, is derived from the Greek form of Zarathushtra (or Zarathustra) [camel handler?], his Persian name. Zoroaster is believed to have been born in NW Persia. His

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The Ethical Religion of Zoroaster (1931) » Read Now
by Miles Menander Dawson. 276 pgs.

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...THE ETHICAL RELIGION OF ZOROASTER THE MACMILLAN COMPANY NEW YORK BOSTON CHICAGO...OF CANADA, LIMITED TORONTO THE ETHICAL RELIGION OF ZOROASTER An account of what Zoroaster...
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From Zarathustra to Khomeini: Populism and Dissent in Iran » Read Now
by Manochehr Dorraj. 220 pgs.

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The Dawn and Twilight of Zoroastrianism » Read Now
by R. C. Zaehner. 371 pgs.

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...Religion--Free Will--The Two Spirits--Zoroaster and his God--The Bounteous Immortals...Preservers-Creators: Ahura and Mithra--The Nature of Zoroasters Reform--Prototype of...
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What World Religions Teach (Chap. 13 "Zoroaster and the Good Life") » Read Now
by E. G. Parrinder. 224 pgs.

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...PART II 13. Zoroaster and the Good Life 113...continents. Africa developed on its own. Zoroaster stands midway between India and Palestine...philosophy, of the great Hebrew...
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The Religions of Mankind (1938) (Chap. VI "The Religion of Zoroaster") » Read Now
by Edmund Davison Soper. 364 pgs.

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...THEIR RELIGION 145 ZOROASTER AND HIS REFORMATION 148 DEVELOPMENT SINCE ZOROASTER 154 THE PARSIS OF...Greece and Rome, the religion of Zoroaster, Hinduism, and Buddhism...
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The Treasure of the Magi: A Study of Modern Zoroastrianism (1917) (Chap. 1 "Zoroaster and the Parsis") » Read Now
by James Hope Moulton. 276 pgs.

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...ZOROASTRIANISM CHAPTER 1. ZOROASTER AND THE PARSIS 5 2...ZOROASTRIANISM CHAPTER 1 ZOROASTER AND THE PARSIS I praise the good...which is the religion given by God to...
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An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia, Vol. I (Part One "Early Persian Philosophy: The Zoroastrian Period") » Read Now
by Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Mehdi Amin Razavi. 434 pgs.

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This is the first volume in a projected five-volume work covering the full expanse of Persian thought from the Zoroastrianism of the pre-Christian era up to the present day. Introducing this extensive body of work for the first time in English translation, these volumes will be of great interest to...
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This is the first volume in a projected five-volume work covering the full expanse of Persian thought from the Zoroastrianism of the pre-Christian era up to the present day. Introducing this extensive body of work for the first time in English translation, these volumes will be of great interest to scholars of philosophy, religion, and Middle Eastern studies. Volume I includes the work of the earliest Zoroastrian writers and that of thinkers from the early Islamic period. The translators include many outstanding scholars from America, Europe, and the Islamic world.
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A History of Philosophical Systems (Chap. Two "Zoroastrian Philosophy") » Read Now
by Vergilius Ferm. 642 pgs.

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...PHILOSOPHY IRACH J. S. TARAPOREWALA ZOROASTER had been renowned throughout the ancient...1927 . A. V. W. JACKSON, Zoroaster, the Prophet of Ancient Iran New York...A. S...
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The Myth of the Magus (Discussion of Zoroaster begins on p. 20) » Read Now
by E. M. Butler. 286 pgs.

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...The Magi 15 b. Zoroaster 20 a. Moses...a sculpture supposed to represent Zoroaster facing p. 28 II. Apollonius...even more to condemn. The section on Zoroaster would also...
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Ideas of Social Order in the Ancient World (Discussion of Zoroaster begins on p. 66) » Read Now
by Vilho Harle. 252 pgs.

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Harle focuses on the perennial issue of social order by providing a comparative analysis of ideas of social order in classical Chinese political philosophy, the Indian epic and political literature, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, classical Greek and Roman political thought, and early Christianity. His...
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Harle focuses on the perennial issue of social order by providing a comparative analysis of ideas of social order in classical Chinese political philosophy, the Indian epic and political literature, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, classical Greek and Roman political thought, and early Christianity. His analysis is based on the religious, political, and literary texts that represent their respective civilizations as both their major achievements and sources of shared values.
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Fifty Eastern Thinkers (Discussion of Zoroaster begins on p. 3) » Read Now
by Diané Collinson, Kathryn Plant, Robert Wilkinson. 426 pgs.

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Close analysis of the work of fifty major thinkers in the field of Eastern philosophy make this an excellent introduction to a fascinating area of study. The authors have drawn together thinkers from all the major Eastern philosophical traditions from the earliest times to the present day. The...
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Close analysis of the work of fifty major thinkers in the field of Eastern philosophy make this an excellent introduction to a fascinating area of study. The authors have drawn together thinkers from all the major Eastern philosophical traditions from the earliest times to the present day. The philosophers covered range from founder figures such as Zoroaster and Confucius to modern thinkers such as Fung Youlan and the present Dalai Lama. Introductions to major traditions and a glossary of key philosophical terms make this a comprehensive and accessible reference resource.
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Philosophers and Religious Leaders (Discussion of Zoroaster begins on p. 202) » Read Now
by Christian D. Von Dehsen. 248 pgs.

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How did Elijah Muhammad's establishment of the Nation of Islam affect the civil rights movement in the United States? Philosophers and Religious Leaders answers that question and others as it presents 200 leaders whose lives and work have greatly influenced the world we live in today. Profiles...
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How did Elijah Muhammad's establishment of the Nation of Islam affect the civil rights movement in the United States? Philosophers and Religious Leaders answers that question and others as it presents 200 leaders whose lives and work have greatly influenced the world we live in today. Profiles include: Muhammad Abduh--architect of Islamic modernism. Mary Daly-- influential feminist theologian and philosopher. Mary Baker Eddy--founder of Christian Science. Mencius (Meng K'o)--Confucian moral philosopher and interpreter. Shang Yang--Chinese philosopher of legalist school.
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