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The everlasting flame : Zoroastrianism in history and imagination
- Title
- The everlasting flame : Zoroastrianism in history and imagination / edited by Sarah Stewart with Firoza Punthakey Mistree, Ursula Sims-Williams, Almut Hintze, Pheroza J. Godrej.
- Publication
- London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, in Association SOAS, University of London, 2013.
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- Description
- xix, 259 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans, maps, facsimiles; 30 cm
- Summary
- With such ancient beginnings, Zoroastrianism is as remarkably enduring as it is venerable. It has also been influential beyond its own followers, interacting with other, younger faiths: especially their views on evil, messianic notions and ideas about the last days. The power of its sacred scriptures, the Gathas, and the resonance of the message of its founder, Zarathustra (or Zoroaster) transformed it from small beginnings into the principal religion of Iran until the advent of Islam. This richly illustrated book explores the chief themes of Zoroastrianism: its rise during the second millennium BCE; its doctrines, rituals and teachings; its growth into the foremost faith of the Achaemenid and Parthian empires; its consolidation under the Sasanians; its expansion east to China; and the impact it had on Judaism, Christianity and Islam. From Iran to the west coast of India, the story continues with the maritime exodus of the Zoroastrians and their settlement as an immigrant community (now called 'Parsis') under British colonial rule. With chapters by world-leading authorities, this is a vital record of the arts, literatures and cultures of one of the world's most fascinating religious traditions.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Exhibition catalogs.
- History.
- Note
- Catalog of an exhibition held at the Brunei Gallery, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Oct. 11-Dec. 14, 2013.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-250) and index.
- Contents
- Essays : Words without context : the Gathas between two worlds / Almut Hintze -- Zoroastrianism as an imperial religion / Philip G. Kreyenbroek -- Zoroastrian funerary practices / Frantz Grenet -- Jewish and Christian relations with Zoroastrianism / Anke Joisten-Pruschke -- Life and afterlife / Sarah Stewart -- The Zoroastrians of Iran / Albert de Jong -- Looking back to see the present / Alan Williams -- The lure of China and the art of Parsi portraiture / Firoza Punthakey Mistree with Pheroza Godrej -- Notes to the essays -- The catalogue : The ancient world -- Sacred texts -- The Silk Road, Central Asia and China -- The Judaeo-Christian world -- Imperial and post-imperial Iran -- Post Arab conquest -- Journey and settlement -- Parsi salon -- Fire temple -- Zoroastrian communities around the world -- The seven creations -- Notes to the catalogue.
- Call Number
- JFF 16-152
- ISBN
- 9781780768090
- 1780768095
- 9781780768106
- 1780768109
- LCCN
- 2014371198
- OCLC
- 871228628
- Title
- The everlasting flame : Zoroastrianism in history and imagination / edited by Sarah Stewart with Firoza Punthakey Mistree, Ursula Sims-Williams, Almut Hintze, Pheroza J. Godrej.
- Publisher
- London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, in Association SOAS, University of London, 2013.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-250) and index.
- Added Author
- Stewart, Sarah (Sarah Rosemary Anne), editor.Mistree, Firoza Punthakey, editor.Sims-Williams, Ursula, editor.Brunei Gallery.University of London. School of Oriental and African Studies.
- Research Call Number
- JFF 16-152