Book/Video Review
Zarathushtra
Delavega, Ronald Jalaleddin Ashtiani
has published several books on various aspects
of Zarathushtrian religion and the culture
of ancient Iran. His previous publications being
mostly in Farsi, this English rendition of some
of his findings in a book appropriately entitled
'Zarathushtra' provides valuable insights that
Ashtiani has gained over a life time of
studying.
Library
The Cypress of Kashmar and Zoroaster
Abraham V. W. Jackson In
this research article from Jackson's "Zoroastrian Studies,"
book, he follows several references by Muslim and Iranian
historians to a legend surrounding a monumental Cypress tree
believed to be planted by prophet Zoroaster, and its
destruction by Caliph Al Mutawakkil.
Gathic Illustration
Twin Mainyus - The Gathic Doctrine
Bagli, Ervad Dr. Jehan The
ethical duality of Good and Evil confronts all the religious
traditions. Prophet Zarathushtra was historically the first
spiritual leader to deal with this aspect in a uniquely
reflective manner. This is elaborated in his words in
Yasna-30 of the Ahunavaiti Gatha.
Prominent
Zarathushtis
Fereidoon Bahman Zartoshti
Mehrfar, Dr. Khosro E. A
leading businessman, community leader, and philanthropist,
this giant of a man and his brother Mehraban facilitated
improvements for Zoroastrians of Iran, India in the 20th
century. He was also instrumental in helping Zoroastrians
of Diaspora in North America and Australia to build
community infrastructures that would serve the
community needs into the 21st century and beyond.
Visual
Essays
The Sumerian ‘Tree of Life’
Kerr, Dr. Sam A
Sumerian clay tablet dating back to 2500 BCE captures the Indo-Iranian
concept of the origin of human life evolving from plant life - a concept
promoted in the Zoroastrian texts.
Jalaleddin Ashtiani
has published several books on various aspects
of Zarathushtrian religion and the culture
of ancient Iran. His previous publications being
mostly in Farsi, this English rendition of some
of his findings in a book appropriately entitled
'Zarathushtra' provides valuable insights that
Ashtiani has gained over a life time of
studying.
A
leading businessman, community leader, and philanthropist,
this giant of a man and his brother Mehraban facilitated
improvements for Zoroastrians of Iran, India in the 20th
century. He was also instrumental in helping Zoroastrians
of Diaspora in North America and Australia to build
community infrastructures that would serve the
community needs into the 21st century and beyond.
A
Sumerian clay tablet dating back to 2500 BCE captures the Indo-Iranian
concept of the origin of human life evolving from plant life - a concept
promoted in the Zoroastrian texts.