Rustom Masani: The Religion of the Good Life. Zoroastrianism

"In this volume, Sir Rustom Masani, a distinguished Parsi- one of the remaining members of this remarkable sect- recounts the life of the prophet and describes the background, doctrine, and ritual of the creed. Zoroastrianism teaches that the ultimate controlling will in the universe is Good and that Good will prevail if man resists evil. Unlike many other religions, it rejects asceticism and exults in the active struggle against evil. Its dead are disposed of as carrion to be plucked by vultures. Its ritual, with overtones of fire worship, honors Ahura Mazda, the one God. This book demonstrates Zoroastrianism's continuing power to excite the modern mind."