Parseeism

or Par·si·ism

[ par-see-iz-uhm, pahr-see-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. the religion and customs of the Parsees.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Parseeism¹

First recorded in 1835–45; Parsee + -ism

Example Sentences

Oriental Christianity and Parseeism furnish a striking example of religious syncretism.

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

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

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And therefore, even in the religions of Hindustan—Hinduism in its myriad forms, Mahommedanism, Sihkism, Jainism, and Parseeism—miracle plays a very minor part.

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Brahminism and Buddhism, Judaism and Christianity, Mahommedanism and Parseeism, the cult of the Taoists and Confucians, every belief that has been a great belief, that has led man captive, has come from the East.

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