Essential Elements in Yezidism - Isya Joseph - Bog

""Essential Elements in Yezidism"" is a comprehensive guide to the religious and cultural practices of the Yezidi people, who are a Kurdish ethno-religious group primarily located in northern Iraq. Written by Isya Joseph, a scholar of Yezidi studies, this book explores the core beliefs and rituals of Yezidism, including their unique cosmology, mythology, and spiritual practices. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the Yezidi worldview, which is based on the belief in a single creator god and a pantheon of angelic beings, including the Peacock Angel Melek Taus. The book also delves into the history of Yezidism, including its interactions with other religions and its persecution and marginalization throughout the centuries. With a focus on the essential elements of Yezidi religious and cultural practices, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding this fascinating and often misunderstood community.""THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Devil Worship: The Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz, by Isya Joseph. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596958.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.