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An evocative journey into a diverse culture, this is the engaging yet long-neglected story of Iran’s influence on the beliefs, practices, and scriptures of the world’s religious traditions. Spanning the full spectrum of Persian history from the earliest settlers right up to the present age, Foltz offers a fascinating and invaluable insight into not only Iranian identity, but also the way in which religious traditions grow and change.



Table of Contents

1. The Origins of Iranian Religion 1
2.. Zoroastrianism 17
3. Judaism 43
4. Buddhism 61
5. Christianity 77
6. Cnostic Traditions 97
7. Islam 115
8. The Babi Movement and the Baha'I faith 141
9. Religions in Iran today.

Spirituality in the Land of the Noble: How Iran Shaped the World's Religions

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      Publisher: Oneworld Publications
      Publication Date: 23/02/2004
      ISBN13: 9781851683369, 978-1851683369
      ISBN10: 1851683364
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An evocative journey into a diverse culture, this is the engaging yet long-neglected story of Iran’s influence on the beliefs, practices, and scriptures of the world’s religious traditions. Spanning the full spectrum of Persian history from the earliest settlers right up to the present age, Foltz offers a fascinating and invaluable insight into not only Iranian identity, but also the way in which religious traditions grow and change.



      Table of Contents

      1. The Origins of Iranian Religion 1
      2.. Zoroastrianism 17
      3. Judaism 43
      4. Buddhism 61
      5. Christianity 77
      6. Cnostic Traditions 97
      7. Islam 115
      8. The Babi Movement and the Baha'I faith 141
      9. Religions in Iran today.

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