Teachings of the Magi - A Compendium of Zoroastrian Beliefs

Originally published in 1956, this book provides a clear, scholarly, introduction to the main tenets of Zoroastrian dualism presented largely in the words of the Zoroastrian texts themselves.

List of contents

1. A Catechism 2. The Two Primeval Spirits and Creation 3. The Devil's Onslaught 4. The Necessity of Dualism 5. Man's First Parents 6. The Good Religion 7. The Good Ethics 8. Sacraments and Sacrifice 9. The Individual Judgement at Death 10. The Resurrection of the Body and Life Everlasting.

About the author

R. C. Zaehner

Summary

Originally published in 1956, this book provides a clear, scholarly, introduction to the main tenets of Zoroastrian dualism presented largely in the words of the Zoroastrian texts themselves.

Product details

• Authors: R. C. Zaehner, Zaehner R. C.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.11.2023
• EAN: 9781032148625
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3214862-5
• No. of pages: 154
• Series: Ethical and Religious Classics of East and West
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; PHILOSOPHY / Religious, RELIGION / Philosophy, Philosophy of religion, RELIGION / Zoroastrianism, Zoroastrianism