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Zoroaster, in a popular Parsi Zoroastrian depiction. This personified image of Zoroaster emerged in the 18th century, the result of an Indian Parsi Zoroastrian artist's imaginings; it quickly became a popular icon, and is now regarded by many Zoroastrians |
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There are 4 critical essays on Zoroaster.
Critical Essays on Zoroaster
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 Critical Essay by Ilya Gershevitch
16,362 words, approx. 55 pages
 In the essay below, Gershevitch investigates the nature of the discrepancies between the doctrines Zoroaster puts forth in the Gathas and those beliefs attributed to him in the Later Avesta.
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Critical Essay by Mary Boyce
8,250 words, approx. 28 pages
In the essay below, Boyce examines the way in which the veneration of fire, which served an important role in Zoroaster's teachings, was transformed by his followers to a ritual temple cult.
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Critical Essay by Richard N. Frye
5,729 words, approx. 19 pages
In the following excerpt, Frye reviews the controversy surrounding the dating of Zoroaster and his scriptures, outlines the differences between Zoroaster's teachings and other ancient beliefs, and comments on the influence of Zoroaster on the development of the Iranian epic tradition.
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Critical Essay by Jal Dastur Cursetji Pavry
3,049 words, approx. 10 pages
In the following essay, originally published in 1929, Pavry discusses the form and style of Zoroaster's Gathas and observes that according to Zoroaster's doctrines, salvation is achieved through faith and works.
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