1791 - Early Analysis of Zoroaster, Confucius and Muhammad
Claude Emmanuel Joseph Pierre, Marquess of Pastoret (1755-1840), was a prominent figure in French legal and political circles during the revolutionary period and beyond. A lawyer by training, he served in various governmental roles, including as a member of the Legislative Assembly and the Council of Five Hundred. He is known for having passionately advocated for the abolition of slavery. He navigated the complexities of the French Revolution and its aftermath, leaving his mark on the legal and political landscape of his time.
This book analyzes Zoroaster, Confucius, and Muhammad through three lenses: as founders of religious sects, as lawmakers, and as moral philosophers. It’s a nuanced approach that goes beyond simply describing their teachings, delving into their impact on society and human behavior. First published in 1787, this book reflects the Enlightenment era's growing interest in non-European cultures and religions. Joseph Pierre’s inclusion of Zoroaster is especially intriguing. The book's comparative approach is an excellent example of early attempts at comparative religion and in exploring the underlying connections and universal truths across different spiritual traditions.
1791. M. De Pastoret. Zoroastre, Confucius Et Mahomet, Comparés Comme Sectaires, Législateurs Et Moralistes: Avec Le Tableau De Leurs Dogmes, De Leurs Lois & De Leur Morale. Paris: Buisson. 6+477pp. Period binding in full marbled fawn calfskin. Rubbing, bumping, cracked lower right bit, red edges, gilded wheel on cups, spine with 5 ribs richly decorated with finials, gilded titling on a morocco piece. Good interior condition, scattered foxing, pretty headbands, lamp bases, marbled endpapers. Overall in excellent condition.
Claude Emmanuel Joseph Pierre, Marquess of Pastoret (1755-1840), was a prominent figure in French legal and political circles during the revolutionary period and beyond. A lawyer by training, he served in various governmental roles, including as a member of the Legislative Assembly and the Council of Five Hundred. He is known for having passionately advocated for the abolition of slavery. He navigated the complexities of the French Revolution and its aftermath, leaving his mark on the legal and political landscape of his time.
This book analyzes Zoroaster, Confucius, and Muhammad through three lenses: as founders of religious sects, as lawmakers, and as moral philosophers. It’s a nuanced approach that goes beyond simply describing their teachings, delving into their impact on society and human behavior. First published in 1787, this book reflects the Enlightenment era's growing interest in non-European cultures and religions. Joseph Pierre’s inclusion of Zoroaster is especially intriguing. The book's comparative approach is an excellent example of early attempts at comparative religion and in exploring the underlying connections and universal truths across different spiritual traditions.
1791. M. De Pastoret. Zoroastre, Confucius Et Mahomet, Comparés Comme Sectaires, Législateurs Et Moralistes: Avec Le Tableau De Leurs Dogmes, De Leurs Lois & De Leur Morale. Paris: Buisson. 6+477pp. Period binding in full marbled fawn calfskin. Rubbing, bumping, cracked lower right bit, red edges, gilded wheel on cups, spine with 5 ribs richly decorated with finials, gilded titling on a morocco piece. Good interior condition, scattered foxing, pretty headbands, lamp bases, marbled endpapers. Overall in excellent condition.
Claude Emmanuel Joseph Pierre, Marquess of Pastoret (1755-1840), was a prominent figure in French legal and political circles during the revolutionary period and beyond. A lawyer by training, he served in various governmental roles, including as a member of the Legislative Assembly and the Council of Five Hundred. He is known for having passionately advocated for the abolition of slavery. He navigated the complexities of the French Revolution and its aftermath, leaving his mark on the legal and political landscape of his time.
This book analyzes Zoroaster, Confucius, and Muhammad through three lenses: as founders of religious sects, as lawmakers, and as moral philosophers. It’s a nuanced approach that goes beyond simply describing their teachings, delving into their impact on society and human behavior. First published in 1787, this book reflects the Enlightenment era's growing interest in non-European cultures and religions. Joseph Pierre’s inclusion of Zoroaster is especially intriguing. The book's comparative approach is an excellent example of early attempts at comparative religion and in exploring the underlying connections and universal truths across different spiritual traditions.
1791. M. De Pastoret. Zoroastre, Confucius Et Mahomet, Comparés Comme Sectaires, Législateurs Et Moralistes: Avec Le Tableau De Leurs Dogmes, De Leurs Lois & De Leur Morale. Paris: Buisson. 6+477pp. Period binding in full marbled fawn calfskin. Rubbing, bumping, cracked lower right bit, red edges, gilded wheel on cups, spine with 5 ribs richly decorated with finials, gilded titling on a morocco piece. Good interior condition, scattered foxing, pretty headbands, lamp bases, marbled endpapers. Overall in excellent condition.