The Life and Teachings of Zoroaster the Great Persian

The Life and Teachings of Zoroaster the Great Persian by Loren Harper Whitney is a book that explores the life and teachings of Zoroaster, an ancient Persian prophet and philosopher who founded the religion of Zoroastrianism. The book provides a comprehensive account of Zoroaster's life, including his childhood, his religious experiences, and his teachings. It also delves into the historical and cultural context in which Zoroaster lived, and the impact of his teachings on Persian society and beyond. The book includes translations of key Zoroastrian texts, including the Gathas, which are considered to be the core teachings of Zoroastrianism. It also discusses the influence of Zoroastrianism on other religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Overall, The Life and Teachings of Zoroaster the Great Persian is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and philosophy, and the impact of Zoroastrianism on world culture.1905. For more than three thousand years the name of Zoroaster was known around the world. Zoroastrian philosophy, which was the main religious belief system of ancient Iranians and for about several hundred years was the basis of the Iranian culture and their life style, now is almost forgotten. The name is the corrupt Greek form of the old Iranian Zarathustra. This is a study of Zoroaster by the scholar Whitney.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.