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Textual Sources for the Study of Zoroastrianism Paperback – Oct. 15 1990

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"Boyce is a, perhaps the, world authority on Zoroastrianism. . . . Prefaced by a 27-page introduction, this anthology contains selections which offer a complete picture of Zoroastrian belief, worship and practice. There are historical texts from the sixth century B.C. onwards, and extracts from modern Zoroastrian writings representing traditionalism, occultism and reformist opinion. Anyone wishing to know more about this 'least well known of the world religions' should sample these selections."—The Methodist Church

"Wide-ranging. . . . An indispensable one-volume collection of primary materials."—William R. Darrow, Religious Studies Review

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    23.09 x 15.44 x 1.4 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0226069303
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0226069302
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'Boyce is a, perhaps the, world authority on Zoroastrianism... Prefaced by a 27-page introduction, this anthology contains selections which offer a complete picture of Zoroastrian belief, worship and practice. There are historical texts from the sixth century B.C. onwards, and extracts from modern Zoroastrian writings representing traditionalism, occultism and reformist opinion. Anyone wishing to know more about this 'least well known of the world religions' should sample these selections.'

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Mary Boyce is Emeritus Professor of Iranian Studies at the University of London. John R. Hinnells is professor of comparative religion in the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. He is the author of Handbook of Living Religions and editor of the Penguin Dictionary of Religions.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Chicago Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Oct. 15 1990
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0226069303
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0226069302
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 272 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 23.09 x 15.44 x 1.4 cm
  • 鶹 Rank: #78,870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • BC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally some good primary sources
    Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2003
    This book is a real gem as is the whole series. Series editor John Hinnels, himself an expert on Zoroastrianism he wrote Zorastrians in Britain, has done a good job of getting many experts to put together the most important sources on the world religions. In this one Mary Boyce, the authority on Zoroastrianism and Professor emeritus at the University of London gives us some basic sources. Anyone studying Zoroastrianism knows that new editions of the primary sources dont come out very often. This book contains only selections of the Avesta, Vendidad and other works unfortunately. However, it does contain many other sources including works from Herodutos, Strabo and my personal favorite a newspaper report of the new Atash Bahram in Bombay dated 1897. This is essential for anyone with an interest in the subject.
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  • A Movie Buff
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Clear Exposition of the Religion
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    Prof. Mary Boyce explains in the introduction the basic tenets of the religion, followed by reference to the surviving text.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The only book that is devoted to the study materials and sources for understanding Zoroastrianism.
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    Zoroastrianism is one if not the most difficult religion to study and fully understand. This book is priceless as it contains 11 chapters of invaluable information and resources needed to study or comprehend this obscure but important world religion. Since this book is by the world renowned Zoroastrianism expert Mary Boyce, this book is sure to be accurate and filled with indisputable and expert information. I recommend this for any Iranologist, Historian of Religion, Iranian Studies student, Or a very curious reader who wants to expand their knowledge. This book pairs well with other of Mary Boyce's works (like 'Zoroastrians: Their beliefs and practices' or 'Zoroastrianism: It's antiquity and constant vigour'). One of the definitive resources for the study of Zoroastrianism.
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  • Peyman ADL DOUSTI HAGH
    5.0 out of 5 stars In the name of Iran
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    This is a great book if you want to learn how certian concept of Zoroastrian faith emerged on Judism, Christianity and Islam; such as, after life, how Auhra Mazda judges people, and good people will be able to pass a bridge and wrong doers will fall off the bridge. There was one point that Zoroastrian did not share with other faith which was fasting.

    Last, fire means justice, and Zoroastrian people do not worship fire, as a matter of fact they worship just one God, and call their God Ahura Mazda which means the Wise Lord.

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    It is a nice book to read and have fun.
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  • BC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally some good primary sources
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2003
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    This book is a real gem as is the whole series. Series editor John Hinnels, himself an expert on Zoroastrianism he wrote Zorastrians in Britain, has done a good job of getting many experts to put together the most important sources on the world religions. In this one Mary Boyce, the authority on Zoroastrianism and Professor emeritus at the University of London gives us some basic sources. Anyone studying Zoroastrianism knows that new editions of the primary sources dont come out very often. This book contains only selections of the Avesta, Vendidad and other works unfortunately. However, it does contain many other sources including works from Herodutos, Strabo and my personal favorite a newspaper report of the new Atash Bahram in Bombay dated 1897. This is essential for anyone with an interest in the subject.
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