Prior to the concept of Zoroastrianism many Indo-Aryan traditions placed heavy emphasis on the sacrifice of the cow. The Rig Veda presents the idea of how cow and horse sacrifice was appropriate since it would be presenting gifts to the gods. The Vedic texts explain‚ "May the wind blow upon our cows with healing; may they eat herbage ...Like-coloured various-hued or single- coloured whose names through sacrifice are known to Agni‚ Whom the Angirases produced by Ferb vour – vou schsafe to these‚ Parjanya
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Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest living religions in the world found in 6th century B.C. It was the religion of the ancient Persian Empire‚ now known as Iran. Its origins are a mystery. Today‚ it is a relatively small religion with only about 250‚000 followers living in Iran and India. Zoroastrians living outside of Iran are called Parsis. Even so‚ this religion cannot be overlooked because of its great contributions to Christianity‚ Judaism‚ and Islam. The major religious scriptures‚ the Gathas
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Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world today. Its adherents number 250‚000‚ but thousands of years ago it was the state religion of the mighty Persian Empire and one of the most powerful religions in the world. In this paper I will tell you about the history of Zoroastrianism and its founder‚ Zoroaster‚ also known as Zarathushtra. I will discuss their scripture‚ doctrines‚ and end by examining in detail the commonalities in both doctrine and legend
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Zoroastrianism shares many similarities to today’s top world religions‚ including but not limited to Christianity‚ Islam‚ and Judaism. Such as the idea of an afterlife where you are judged by good and bad‚ monotheism versus polytheism‚ and free will versus predestined fate. In Zoroastrianism the afterlife is determined by the balance of good and evil‚ thoughts‚ deeds‚ and words throughout ones life. If the good outweighs the evil‚ heaven awaits. If the evil outweighs the good‚ you go to hell. Although
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Zoroastrianism is recognized by most historians as the first monotheistic religion of the world. It is often referred to as the “Good religion‚” because it emphasizes goodness and righteous behavior and thought. Zoroastrians believe that Ahura Mazda‚ whose name means “Wise Lord‚” is the true god and creator of all things good. They also believe that his rival‚ Angra Mainyu‚ is the root of evil. Zoroastrianism was founded by the Prophet Zoroaster in ancient Iran approximately 3‚500 years ago. It
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Final Draft of Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism is a religion that was created by Zoroaster (c. 630-550 B.C.E) in Ancient Persia. Zoroastrianism was founded about 3500 years ago. Zoroastrianism was the first monotheistic religion ever made. Since it was the first ever monotheistic religion‚ it influenced the belief system of major religions like Judaism‚ Christianity and Islam. These four religions all believe in the good side of their belief system. Therefore‚ because Zoroastrianism influenced belief
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1. Zoroastrianism provides the foundation and roots for the development of ethical monotheism and the development of Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam. Zoroastrianism is ultimately thought to be the first faith to bring in monotheistic beliefs. Zoroastrianism is a religion developed from the teachings of the Persian prophet Zarathustra‚ or known in the west as Zoroaster. With his teaching bringing about new ideas of good versus evil‚ dualism‚ and messianic faiths‚ it made Zoroastrianism tremendously
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Zoroastrianism is religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster in ancient Iran approximately 3500 years ago. For a lengthy period of time Zoroastrianism was one of the most powerful religions in the world‚ today it is one of the world’s smallest religions. At one point in time it was the official religion of Persia from 600 BCE to 650 CE. Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions which I will compare to Hinduism in things such as sacred writing‚ beliefs and worships. Out of
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ideologies‚ which can be seen with the presence of ancient Hindu teachings in western religions. As such‚ the older a religion is‚ the more it has had an effect on others. One of these very old religions is Zoroastrianism‚ a Persian religion. Believed to be founded in between 600 and 500 BCE3‚ Zoroastrianism left
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Zoroastrianism I. Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion that was once widespread in the Near East and Middle East. (Molloy 438) A. It spread widely‚ but is now mostly present in India. (Molloy 438) B. Some see possible influence on the development of Essenes‚ early Christianity‚ and Islam. (Molloy 438) II. The prophet Zoroaster‚ the founder of the religion‚ was born about 650 BCE in what is now Iran. (Molloy 438) A. He was surrounded by the worship of nature gods‚ common to his area of
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