The Zend-Avesta, The Gathas, and the Doctrine of Zarathustra - Paperback

""The Zend-Avesta, The Gathas, and the Doctrine of Zarathustra"" is a comprehensive study of the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism. Written by Albert Pike, a prominent American Freemason and author, the book delves into the origins and beliefs of the religion, as well as its texts and scriptures, including the Zend-Avesta and the Gathas. Pike explores the teachings of the prophet Zarathustra, the central figure of Zoroastrianism, and analyzes the religion's concepts of good and evil, the afterlife, and the role of humans in the universe. The book also examines the impact of Zoroastrianism on other religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and its influence on Western philosophy and culture. Overall, ""The Zend-Avesta, The Gathas, and the Doctrine of Zarathustra"" provides a thorough and insightful exploration of one of the world's oldest and most influential religions.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures of the Arya, by Albert Pike. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591824.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.