![]() ![]() ![]() His book should be in the library of everyone interested in comparative religion, Zoroastrian and Iranian religious history, Kurdology, Islam, Sufism, and esoterism in general.” – Arcana Kreyenbroek has produced a work of exemplary scholarship that is destined to occupy a major place in the field of Iranic studies. Finally, there is an extensive, up-to-date bibliography, and a comprehensive index.Dr. The first of its two parts contains six extraordinarily well documented chapters: ‘Perceptions of Yezidism’ ‘The Early History: Factual and Legendary Accounts’ ‘The Religious Background’ ‘Worship, Shrines, and Holy Beings,’ with an appendix entitled ‘A Survey of Prominent Yezidi Holy Beings’ ‘Social Organization: Titles, Groups, and Functions’ and ‘Some Beliefs Observances, and Customs.’ The second part of the book consists of original Kurdish texts and excellent translations of Yezidi prayers and qewls, each with textual notes and commentary. Philip Kreyenbroek’s book is a unique resource, and is undoubtedly the most important work ever to appear on the subject. ![]()
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