Difference between revisions of "Zoroastrianism"
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| − | '''Zoroastrianism''' is a religion founded by [[Zoroaster]] in what is now [[Iran]]. It describes life as a struggle between good and evil with the expectation that good will ultimately prevail. The sacred text is called [[Avesta]]. | + | '''Zoroastrianism''' is a religion founded by [[Zoroaster]] in what is now [[Iran]]. It describes life as a struggle between good and evil with the expectation that good will ultimately prevail. The sacred text is called [[Zend Avesta]]. |
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Revision as of 13:52, May 15, 2007
Zoroastrianism is a religion founded by Zoroaster in what is now Iran. It describes life as a struggle between good and evil with the expectation that good will ultimately prevail. The sacred text is called Zend Avesta.
History
Zoroastrianism was created by Zoroaster around 1200 B.C.. The religion was popular amongst the tribes of Persia, though was popularized when it was made the state religion of the Sassanid Empire. In the 21st century, Zoroastrianism is practiced by around 140,000 people around the world.[1]
Effect on Abrahamic Religions
Some scholars say that Zoroastrianism had profound effects on the way that the three Abrahamic religions were formed. Indeed, Zoroastrianism is the oldest religion still practiced by a sizable community. It is also thought by many to be the world's first monotheistic religion.[2]