Publisher's Synopsis
Zaratoustra, Philo, The Achaemenids And Israel, Part II: Being A Treatise Upon The Antiquity And Influence Of The Avesta by Lawrence H. Mills is a comprehensive book that explores the influence of the Avesta on ancient civilizations, particularly the Achaemenids and Israel. The book is a continuation of Part I and delves deeper into the religious and philosophical aspects of the Avesta, the sacred scripture of Zoroastrianism, and its impact on the ancient world.The author examines the connections between the Avesta and the Hebrew Bible, particularly the similarities in their creation stories, moral teachings, and eschatological beliefs. He also explores the influence of Zoroastrianism on the Persian Empire and its rulers, including Cyrus the Great and Darius the Great, and their policies towards other religions.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Avesta and its influence. It includes detailed analysis of the Gathas, the most sacred texts of Zoroastrianism, and their impact on later religious and philosophical movements. The author also explores the role of Philo, a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher, in promoting the ideas of Zoroastrianism and their influence on early Christian thought.Overall, Zaratoustra, Philo, The Achaemenids And Israel, Part II is a thought-provoking and insightful book that sheds light on the ancient world and the influence of Zoroastrianism on it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion and philosophy.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.
