The Zoroastrian World
Although Zoroastrians in the contemporary world are numerically few – estimated recently at less than 150,000 across the globe – their ancient Iranian ancestors ruled vast areas of the Near East for over a millennium. From the mid‑sixth century BCE to the mid‑seventh century CE, the historical contr...
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| description | Although Zoroastrians in the contemporary world are numerically few – estimated recently at less than 150,000 across the globe – their ancient Iranian ancestors ruled vast areas of the Near East for over a millennium. From the mid‑sixth century BCE to the mid‑seventh century CE, the historical contribution of the ‘Mazda-worshipping’ religion to the intellectual, cultural, and political development of the region was momentous. The migration of some Zoroastrians to north-western India also had a significant social and economic impact on early modern and modern India. From the mid-seventeenth century until the present, Zoroastrianism has also played an important role in European discourse. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, including many Zoroastrians, The Zoroastrian World presents a global guide to Zoroastrianism from the earliest period to the modern day, offering original perspectives through substantial thematic contributions on the lived experience of Zoroastrian communities across the world. This volume is organised into five distinct sections: •Imagining Zoroastrianism •The Developing Zoroastrian World •Living Realities: Zoroastrian Narrative and Symbol in the Modern World •Contemporary Challenges in the Zoroastrian World •Creative Contributions from the Zoroastrian World The Zoroastrian World provides an authoritative and accessible source of information on topics relating to the Zoroastrian religion, with a particular focus on interdisciplinary connections. The volume is essential reading for students engaged in studies of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics; Ancient and Modern Iran; the Near and Middle East; Central Asia; South Asian Religions; and Cultural History. The Zoroastrian World is intended for all curious readers, who seek to know more about this ancient, enduring religion. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1773392026-06-10T05:08:39Z The Zoroastrian World Rose, Jenny de Jong, Albert Stewart, Sarah Zoroastrian Community Religion Ancient Iranian religions Parsi diaspora studies Religion in the Near East Comparative theology Zoroastrianism Religious identity formation Philosophy and ethics Ritual and symbolism Ancient Religion Middle Eastern cultural history Zoroastrian religion Zoroastrianism in modern society Zoroastrian Philosophy Ancient Iran South Asian Religion thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRR Other religions and spiritual beliefs::QRRF Zoroastrianism thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRS Ancient religions and Mythologies thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRA Religion: general::QRAX History of religion thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GT Interdisciplinary studies::GTM Regional / International studies thema EDItEUR::N History and Archaeology::NH History thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRR Other religions and spiritual beliefs::QRRT Indigenous, ethnic and folk religions and spiritual beliefs::QRRT1 Indigenous religions, spiritual beliefs and mythologies of the Americas thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs Although Zoroastrians in the contemporary world are numerically few – estimated recently at less than 150,000 across the globe – their ancient Iranian ancestors ruled vast areas of the Near East for over a millennium. From the mid‑sixth century BCE to the mid‑seventh century CE, the historical contribution of the ‘Mazda-worshipping’ religion to the intellectual, cultural, and political development of the region was momentous. The migration of some Zoroastrians to north-western India also had a significant social and economic impact on early modern and modern India. From the mid-seventeenth century until the present, Zoroastrianism has also played an important role in European discourse. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, including many Zoroastrians, The Zoroastrian World presents a global guide to Zoroastrianism from the earliest period to the modern day, offering original perspectives through substantial thematic contributions on the lived experience of Zoroastrian communities across the world. This volume is organised into five distinct sections: •Imagining Zoroastrianism •The Developing Zoroastrian World •Living Realities: Zoroastrian Narrative and Symbol in the Modern World •Contemporary Challenges in the Zoroastrian World •Creative Contributions from the Zoroastrian World The Zoroastrian World provides an authoritative and accessible source of information on topics relating to the Zoroastrian religion, with a particular focus on interdisciplinary connections. The volume is essential reading for students engaged in studies of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics; Ancient and Modern Iran; the Near and Middle East; Central Asia; South Asian Religions; and Cultural History. The Zoroastrian World is intended for all curious readers, who seek to know more about this ancient, enduring religion. 2026-06-10T05:08:39Z 2026-06-10T05:08:39Z 2026-06-09T08:33:54Z book book ONIX_20260415T184307_9781040473764_23 https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/114082 9781040473764 9781003168904 9781040742884 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/177339 eng Routledge Worlds open access Taylor & Francis Routledge 10.4324/9781003168904 10.4324/9781003168904 fa69b019-f4ee-4979-8d42-c6b6c476b5f0 9781040473764 9781003168904 9781040742884 Routledge 614 Oxford open access |
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