Parseeism

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[par-see-iz-uhm, pahr-see-iz-uhm] / ˈpær siˌɪz əm, pɑrˈsi ɪz əm /

Or Parsiism

noun

1. the religion and customs of the Parsees.

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Etymology

Origin of Parseeism

First recorded in 1835–45; Parsee + -ism

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Example Sentences

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Parseeism

Therefore when he came to consider this question of God he found in God-worship in Hinduism, Parseeism, Mahommedanism, Judaism, Christianity, no differing conception.

From The Hearts of Men by H. (Harold) Fielding

In a chapter of ancient faiths and notice an allegation which has that Parseeism or Zoroastriamsm has been borrowed from Jews and Christians.

From Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities by Thomas Inman

Judaism and Parseeism have both entertained this expectation, but the fewness of their adherents at the present time indicates that the expectation is but feebly held.

From The Church and Modern Life by Washington Gladden

The absence of direct testimony on the development of Mazdean sects during the last three centuries before our era prevents us from gaining exact knowledge of the Parseeism of Asia Minor.

From The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism by Franz Cumont

Without doubt Parseeism is of all pagan religions the one that comes closest to monotheism, for it elevates Ahura Mazda high above all other celestial spirits.

From The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism by Franz Cumont

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