Marzio’s Crucifix and Zoroaster (1887)

Marzio's Crucifix and Zoroaster is a novel written by Francis Marion Crawford and published in 1887. The story revolves around two main characters, Marzio and Zoroaster. Marzio is a young Italian artist who is struggling to make a name for himself in the art world. Zoroaster is a Persian philosopher who is searching for the truth about life and the universe.Marzio is commissioned to create a crucifix for a church in Rome. While working on the project, he meets Zoroaster, who becomes his mentor and guide. Zoroaster introduces Marzio to the teachings of Zoroastrianism, an ancient religion that originated in Persia.As Marzio delves deeper into the teachings of Zoroastrianism, he begins to question his own beliefs and the teachings of the Catholic Church. He struggles to reconcile his newfound knowledge with his Catholic upbringing and the expectations of his clients.The novel explores themes of religion, philosophy, and art. It also touches on the conflict between tradition and modernity, as Marzio grapples with the changing cultural landscape of late 19th-century Italy.Overall, Marzio's Crucifix and Zoroaster is a thought-provoking novel that challenges readers to question their own beliefs and explore new ideas.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.