In Search Of Zarathustra by Paul Kriwaczek
Across Iran and Central Asia to Find the World's First Prophet
A blend of travelogue and intellectual history, this narrative follows a quest across Iran, Central Asia, and Europe to uncover the origins and enduring legacy of the ancient Iranian prophet, examining Zoroastrian ideas of truth versus the lie, fire veneration, and cosmic dualism. Through visits to ruins, fire temples, and diaspora communities, it traces how these beliefs shaped Persian empires and influenced later religions and philosophies—from Mithraism and apocalyptic traditions to modern reinterpretations—revealing the deep roots of familiar concepts of good and evil.
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- 2003
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