Zoroastrianism: An Introduction (I.B.Tauris Introductions to Religion)

As an American student of religious studies in Germany I was hoping to get compact information in English to help me understand the complicated German texts on Zoroastrianism. At first I was happy with the amount of data offered in Jenny Rose's book, but soon realized it is impossible to look up certain concepts. Unfortunately, there is no index and the table of contents has no page numbers. Then I noticed the book pages also have no page numbers! I don't think I have ever read a book without page numbers. This is very disappointing, especially considering Ms Rose is an associate professor of religious studies and should understand how important it is to be able to look up people, eras or theories without having to thumb through all the pages. Nonetheless, I am giving the book two stars for excellent information. Only wish I could find it.

Sobre todo es un manual de cómo entender actualmente el zoroastrismo-mazdeísmo, los problemas a los que se enfrenta el creyente y la difusión de la creencia. Los apartados históricos pasan a un segundo plano, pero son muy importantes para comprenderlo todo.La parte histórica desde la caída del Imperio Sasánida hasta la actualidad es especialmente curiosa y llevadera, aunque otras partes del libro sean algo pesadas. Es un inglés sencillo, en general, aunque la inclusión de términos persas a menudo dificulta la lectura fluida.La encuadernación es francamente mala.

Most people know little about this important religious tradition. Professor Jenny Rose provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to Zoroastrianism that helps the reader realize the significant of Zoroastrian principles and its history. Whether you are interested in Zoroastrianism as a religion or how this tradition contributed to the development of several monotheistic religions, this book becomes an important foundational text that clarifies everything one would want to know and more.Howard Gontovnick, Ph.D.Interdisciplinary StudiesState University of New York (Plattsburgh, NY)

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El libro no cuenta con los números de página.