Zoroaster: Life and Work of the Forerunner in Persia (Forerunner Book Series) (Paperback)

by Abd-Ru-Shin (Author)

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This is the first general-audience biography of Zoroaster, the prophet who united Persia into a way of life that guided them for 1000 years. Prior to Zoroaster's time, Persia suffered natural disasters that tore apart the fabric of society. Under the guidance of the sage, following his connection with Divine Grace, the people united and rebuilt society. Zoroaster's teachings influenced Plato and Aristotle, and contributed to the development of Judeo-Christian thought, but until now little has been revealed about Zoroaster the man. With this work, a general readership can know and appreciate the life of the young boy Saadi who grew to be a spiritual leader of profound and lasting significance. -- NAPRA ReView, New Year, 1997

Product Description
In ancient Persia, the great prophet Zoroaster brought to his people away of life that united them for 1000 years, and made the land now known as Iran into a fertile, prosperous region. Likewise, his example exerted a profound influence upon Plato, Aristotle, and the development of Judeo-Christian thought. Although some of these teachings have been preserved in the sacred scripture known as the Avesta, almost nothing is known about Zoroaster the man. Zoroaster: Life and Work of the Forerunner in Persia is the first general-audience biography of the great Persian sage. This compelling and readable story shows how, through connecting completely with the guidance offered him by Divine Grace, the young boy Saadi matures steadily until he realizes his task and his true identity. As the long-awaited herald, Zoroaster, it was his purpose to unite the people of Persia into a belief of one God, Ahuramazda, and to announce the coming of the Son of Man, the Soashyant, who would lead this world into and through the Last Judgement. Before his arrival, the land of Persia was consumed by natural disasters that destroyed most of the people and almost all of their structures. A new society had to be built literally from the ground up, this time based upon God's Laws, rather than man's.

As we today are facing a new millennium, as natural disasters threaten our very existence, Zoroaster: Life and Work of the Forerunner in Persia is a book of particular relevance.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Grail Foundation Press; 2nd edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574610120
• ISBN-13: 978-1574610123
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #984,948 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My first book on Zoroaster, August 26, 2000

By A Customer

A friend recommended me to read Zoroaster a while back since I had become curious with many religions, cultures, and mythologies of the world. I chose this one to read (my friend did not give me any information on any specific book or author), but I was happy with this one. It is written as a tale of Zoroaster's life and some of the work he did in Persia. Whether it is historically accurate or not, I don't know, but I was happy with the tale and it is inspiring. It is also interesting to see how Zoroastrian thought has influenced the development of Judeo-Christian ideas. This book is written so that it is a fairly easy read (not too complex).

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressed, September 3, 2000

By A Customer

This is a very beautiful story. It seems to be a very spiritual narrative with less emphasis on historical specifics. The book depicts Zoroaster from his youth to adulthood in a quite simple and yet human way. While reading it, one almost feels as though one was there. All of Persia (Iran) is united under the influence of Zoroaster, strengthened, then unified into what is to become the classical Persian empire. This is a good writing for one to read if he or she enjoys motivation and inspiration. It is also a support if a person enjoys spiritual reflections and aspirations. And it seems to touch upon some truths that many other books don't.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but deceptively packaged, January 16, 2009

By	Avrel Seale - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Nothing on the cover of this book or in the publisher's blurb indicates anything other than that it is a non-fiction biography. As another reviewer has noted, this is NOT a work of non-fiction, but rather something that should be categorized as historical fiction and clearly marked on the cover with something like "A NOVEL." Once I got over the frustration of this bait-and-switch, I enjoyed the portrait, but shame on the publisher for giving it such an academic title.