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Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism was founded by the Persian prophet and priest Zarathushtra, or Zoroaster, which is the Greek translation of his name. Some believe that Zoroaster lived in what is now western Iran between 628-551 B.C. Others think he came from central Asia sometime between 1700 to 1500 B.C. Another theory states he came from north-eastern Iran in the sixth century B.C., a few years before the Buddha. Yet, others believe he existed over three thousand years ago. However, scholars say he lived during the transition from the Stone age to the Bronze Age around the thirteenth century B.C. (Cavendish 125).

Zoroaster is thought to be the very first monotheist. “His teachings include the concept on one god (Ahura Mazda), heaven and hell, the coming of a savior figure, the resurrection of the dead, and a last judgment” (Clarke 121). It is said by Zoroaster that God came to him in a revelation and told him the truth about god and man. According to the Zoroastrian religion Zoroaster, at the age of thirty went to a nearby river at dawn to get some water. When he arrived at the river he saw a bright light that brought him to god. It is said that god spoke to Zoroaster and gave him a message. He told Zoroaster tha

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