Discover the health rules that shape ancient Zoroastrian practice. This scholarly edition explains how the Vendidad’s laws aim to preserve health and cleanliness, showing how religious precepts align with early hygiene and medical thought.
The book presents the author’s preparation process, sources, and purpose. It frames a structured study of health, purity, and medicine within Zoroastrian law, with notes, references, and historical context that help readers understand traditional approaches to well‑being.
Ideal for readers of religious history, medical anthropology, and scholars seeking context for early health codes.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a scholarly exploration of the ancient Zoroastrian sanitary code, examining its precepts in light of modern scientific discoveries. The author draws upon a trove of ancient scriptures and insights from modern science to present a comprehensive analysis of the code and its continuing relevance. The book explores the wide-ranging topics of hygiene, sanitation, disease, and related practices, including the laws for handling the dead and purifying the impure. The author argues that the ancient text contains valuable insights that can inform contemporary public health practices, positing that the laws of the Vendidad were not merely religious doctrines, but also practical measures to protect the health of communities. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient religions and public health practitioners alike, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334714290_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334714290
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