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A forceful, clear eyed reassessment of a contested classic of Zoroastrian thought. A landmark reconsideration of history. Phiroze Shapurji Masani mounts a rigorous review of Dr Dhalla’s Book of Zoroastrian Theology, blending candid critique with careful scholarship and a keen sense of historical context. His method pairs close textual reading with wider cultural perspective, making the work as useful for those tracing zoroastrianism history and theology as it is for readers curious about ancient Persian religion. Masani interrogates doctrine and liturgy without editorial fog; his prose is precise and plain, exposing questions about authority, interpretation and continuity in zoroastrian beliefs and practices. Read as a comparative religion study, the volume offers a lucid religious philosophy analysis that invites debate rather than settling it. Students of theology will find a compact academic religious reference, while general readers receive a spirited introduction to the controversies that shaped modern Parsi thought.Composed amid early 20th century religion debates, Masani’s review is itself an artefact of its time, offering insight into how ancient Iranian culture and Parsi religious texts were being reread as communities modernised. As a zoroastrianism scholarly review it sits at the intersection of history, philology and polemic: a resource for historians of religion, a theology students resource for close study, and a dependable entry in comparative religion curricula. Masani’s treatment of Dr Dhalla critique is direct and uncompromising, but never merely polemical; it foregrounds argument, evidence and the questions that continue to animate scholarship. Its archival perspective and polemical clarity make it a useful companion for anyone mapping the evolution of modern Zoroastrian identity and for scholars exploring the continuity between ancient sources and contemporary observance. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. Accessible enough for the curious reader, yet substantial and collectible for libraries, scholars and classic literature collectors.
