Avesta Eschatology: Compared With the Books of Daniel and Revelations, Life and Religious Services of Joseph Edgerton

Explore the ties between ancient Zoroastrianism and biblical prophecy. This concise study surveys how ideas from the Avesta and Iranian thought shape Jewish and early Christian eschatology, with a focus on Daniel and the broader Exilic tradition. This edition frames a long, technical argument in accessible terms, tracing literary connections, timelines, and the development of key concepts such as the judgment and resurrection. It presents how these ideas travel across cultures and influence Western religious thought, without overselling conclusions. How Zoroastrian and Jewish writings intersect during and after exileDifferences between the Median Zend-Avesta and the later Persian inscriptionsContemporary debates about resurrection, immortality, and moral judgment Ideal for readers of religious history and eschatology who want a focused, original view grounded in primary sources. This edition speaks directly to those curious about how ancient Iranian and Semitic ideas converge in early Christian thought. Read more