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May 10, 2024 · Zoroastrianism, ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran with both monotheistic and dualistic elements that likely influenced the other major religions, including in angelology and eschatology. Zoroastrian communities still exist in Iran and in India, where they are known as Parsis.
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Feb 13, 2018 · Learn about Zoroastrianism, an ancient Persian religion that may have originated as early as 4,000 years ago. Discover its founder, Zoroaster, its symbols, its role in the Persian Empire and its decline and survival in the face of Muslim conquest.
Zoroastrianism is not entirely uniform in theological and philosophical thought, especially with historical and modern influences having a significant impact on individual and local beliefs, practices, values, and vocabulary, sometimes merging with tradition and in other cases displacing it.
Professor Almut Hintze explores its history and some of the key components of the religion: its beliefs, sacred texts and rituals. Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest known living religions and has its origins in the distant past.
Dec 12, 2019 · Definition. Zoroastrianism is the monotheistic faith established by the Persian prophet Zoroaster (also given as Zarathustra, Zartosht) between c. 1500-1000 BCE. It holds that there is one supreme deity, Ahura Mazda (Lord of Wisdom), creator and sustainer of all things, and encourages adherents to express their faith through the principle of ...
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Sep 22, 2009 · Guide to the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism, including history, modern practices, beliefs and worship.
Oct 2, 2009 · The Creator of life. The Source of all goodness and happiness. God is worshiped as supreme. Zoroastrians believe that everything he created is pure and should be treated with love and respect....
