Religions of Iran: From Prehistory to the Present

by Richard C. Foltz

Book Overview

A sweeping new work exploring Iran's cultural import and influence on each of the world's major religions

Today it is Iran's association with Islam that commands discussion and debate. But this perception obscures a far more influential and complex relationship with religion. Iran has in fact played an unparalleled role in shaping all the world religions, injecting Iranian ideas into the Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim traditions.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780743084
• ISBN13: 9781780743080
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"