Ferdowsi’s Presentation of Zoroastrianism in an Islamic Light

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" Ferdowsi’s Presentation of Zoroastrianism in an Islamic Light "
K. Ghazanfari

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	21618
Doc. No	:	LA2341
Call No	:	‭10.1163/18747167-12341277‬
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	K. Ghazanfari
Title & Author	:	Ferdowsi’s Presentation of Zoroastrianism in an Islamic Light [Article]\ K. Ghazanfari
Title of Periodical	:	Journal of Persianate Studies
Date	:	2015
Volume/ Issue Number	:	8/1
Page No	:	23-41
Abstract	:	Composed in 10th and 11th century ce, the Shāhnāmeh (The Book of the Kings) contains Iranian ancient history since the irst king, Gayumart/Kayumars, up to the end of Sasanian era. One reason behind its popularity is the poet’s method and art in describing and explaining ancient religious elements in such a way that it does not cause religious bias among Zoroastrians and Muslims. This article shows that Ferdowsi has employed various methods to read religious issues of ancient Iran in the light of the social, cultural, and religious spirit of his own time. In his epic narratives, Ferdowsi paid serious attention to contemporary beliefs and social conditions, and this can account for the popularity of the Shāhnāmeh and its lasting influence.
Subject	:	Zoroastrian Rituals; Islamic Religious Elements; Shāhnāmeh; Zoroastrian Beliefs; Islamic Sensibilities
Location & Call number	:	‭10.1163/18747167-12341277‬