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The Parsees: Their History, Manners, Customs and Religion

The Parsees: Their History, Manners, Customs and Religion

Framjee, Dosabhoy

Hardcover

Comparative ReligionFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1161379363
ISBN13: 9781161379365
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 300
Weight: 2.16
Height: 0.69 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Parsees: Their History, Manners, Customs and Religion is a comprehensive book written by Dosabhoy Framjee that provides an in-depth insight into the Parsee community. The book covers the history of the Parsees, their migration from Persia to India, their religious beliefs, customs and traditions, social structure, and the impact of British colonialism on the community.The author delves into the Parsee religion, which is based on the teachings of the prophet Zarathustra, and explains its core beliefs, rituals, and practices. He also discusses the role of fire temples and the importance of the sacred fire in Parsee worship.The book covers the Parsee community's social structure, including their caste system, marriage customs, and family values. The author also explores the community's contributions to Indian society, including their involvement in trade, industry, and philanthropy.In addition to providing a historical and cultural overview of the Parsees, the author also addresses the challenges faced by the community in modern times, such as declining population, interfaith marriages, and the impact of globalization.Overall, The Parsees: Their History, Manners, Customs and Religion is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the Parsee community and their rich cultural heritage.1858. The Parsees are natives of India who are descendants of the ancient Persians who emigrated to India on the conquest of their country by the Arabs. Compared with the number of other natives of India, Parsees add so insignificant a quota to the population that their existence to many outsiders in now even known, while those who are aware that such a race exists very often confuse them with the Hindoos and Mahomedans.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.

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