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Iran Eternal
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Spirituality in the Land of the Noble: How Iran Shaped the World's ReligionsSpirituality in the Land of the Noble: How Iran Shaped the World's Religions by Richard C. Foltz
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A short and understandable introduction to the great religions of Iran.
The Drunken UniverseThe Drunken Universe by Peter Lamborn Wilson
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My favorite anthology of Persian poetry!
Shahnameh: The Persian Book of KingsShahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings by Abolqasem Ferdowsi
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The great and enduring epic of Iran. A true pleasure to read!
The Dawn and Twilight of Zoroastrianism (Phoenix Press)The Dawn and Twilight of Zoroastrianism (Phoenix Press) by R.C. Zaehner
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One of the better books on the subject.
The Man of Light in Iranian SufismThe Man of Light in Iranian Sufism by Henry Corbin
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One of my favorite books. Truly mind expanding reading.
The Voyage and the Messenger: Iran and PhilosophyThe Voyage and the Messenger: Iran and Philosophy by Henry Corbin
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Corbin really helped to inspire my love of Iranian spirituality.
Shadows in the Desert: Ancient Persia at War (General Military)Shadows in the Desert: Ancient Persia at War (General Military) by Kaveh Farrokh
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I have this on my list of books to purchase soon. I've heard good things about it.
Sassanian Elite Cavalry AD 224-642Sassanian Elite Cavalry AD 224-642 by Kaveh Farrokh
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The Gardens of Light (Interlink World Fiction)The Gardens of Light (Interlink World Fiction) by Amin Maalouf
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A fictional account of the life of Mani.
Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations (Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices)Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations (Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices) by Paul Williams
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A great intro to Mahayana Buddhism. Mahayana has many Iranic influences and was practiced by Central Asian Iranians.
The Gnostic ReligionThe Gnostic Religion by Hans Jonas
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Has some good information on the Gnosticism of Iran.
Gnosis on the Silk Road: Gnostic Parables, Hymns & Prayers from Central AsiaGnosis on the Silk Road: Gnostic Parables, Hymns & Prayers from Central Asia
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Contains translations of various Manichaean texts .
The Manichaean Body: In Discipline and RitualThe Manichaean Body: In Discipline and Ritual by Jason David BeDuhn
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The Persian EmpireThe Persian Empire by Lindsay Allen
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Forgotten Empire: The World of Ancient PersiaForgotten Empire: The World of Ancient Persia
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Beautifully illustrated.
Religions of the Silk Road: Overland Trade and Cultural Exchange from Antiquity to the Fifteenth CenturyReligions of the Silk Road: Overland Trade and Cultural Exchange from Antiquity to the Fifteenth Century by Dr. Richard C. Foltz
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