[92] See p. 42 of this book. Badger, ibid, p. 128.
[93] I mean by the philosophical method the attempt to prove certain assumption by theorizing, and by the historical method the endeavor to verify a theory by obtaining data from historical sources. The former method is based on speculation; the latter on historical inquiry.
[94] The Enc. of Mission, p. 797. In his letter to me of date August 6, 1907, the Rev. A. N. Andrus, of Mardin, says: “The Yezidis may be related in religious cult with the Guebres of India.”
[95] Muir: Life of Mohammed, vol. IV, p. 151.
[96] Fraser: ibid, p. 205.
[97] Badger, ibid, p. 129.
[98] S. G. M., vol. 14.
[99] Eugene Bore: Dict. des Religions, T. IV, Art. Yezidis, Southgate, ibid, p. 317.
[100] Fraser, ibid, p. 289.
[101] Jackson: Persia, Past and Present, p. 10; J. A. O. S., 25, p. 178, New Int. Enc. “Yezidis.”