Religions of Iran
Subtitle: From Prehistory to the Present
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9781780743080
Subjects: Iran, religion; Iran, history
Description: "Religions of Iran brings to light the often neglected influence of Iranian ideas throughout the history of the world's religions, from prehistory up to the present day. Originating as one of the Indo-European tribes of the Eurasian steppes in ancient times, Iranians share much of their mythology with the Greeks, Romans, Norse, and Hindus. From this shared past emerged the uniquely Iranian religion of Zoroastrianism, many of whose central beliefs were later adopted by Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam."-P. [4] of cover.