41. Zoroastrianism - Faiths & Prayer- Beliefnet.com Basic information with forums and links. http://www.beliefnet.com/index/index_10035.html

Beliefnet Advertisement Search GO Community Blogs Video Newsletters ... Faith Communities Advertisement Home > Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism Featured Zorastrianism Group A group dedicated to the discussion of the world's first revealed monotheism, particularly the teachings of the prophet Zarathustra. Join the Group Talk About Zoroastrianism Which Books Would You Recommend? Have You Researched Zarathustra? Any Zurvanists? What is Zoroastrianism? Numbers: Founder: Zarathustra (in Greek, Zoroaster) was a Persian prophet who at the age of 30 believed he had seen visions of God, whom he called Ahura Mazda, the creator of all that is good and who alone is worthy of worship. This was a departure from previous Indo-Persian polytheism, and Zarathustra has been termed the first non-biblical monotheist (though monotheism in Zoroastrianism never took on the absolute quality that it assumed in Judaism and Islam). Though there is disagreement among scholars as to exactly when and where Zarathustra lived, most agree that he lived in eastern Iran, probably around the sixth century B.C.E. Main Tenets: Main Sacred Text: The Zoroastrian "Avesta" ("Book of the Law") is a fragmentary collection of sacred writings divided into: liturgical works with hymns ascribed to Zarathustra; invocations and rituals to be used at festivals; hymns of praise; and spells against demons and prescriptions for purification. Compiled over many centuries, the Avesta was not completed until Persia's Sassanid dynasty (226-641 C.E.).

42. Zoroastrian Sacred Texts Zoroastrian Sacred Texts at sacredtexts.com The Zend-Avesta Pahlavi Texts Links zoroastrianism, in spite of its small current number of adherents, has played a huge role http://www.sacred-texts.com/zor/index.htm

Topics Home Catalog African Age of Reason ... Wisdom of the East Zoroastrianism Sacred-texts home Journal Articles: Zoroastrianism OCRT: Zoroastrianism Buy CD-ROM ... Buy books about Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism The Zend-Avesta Pahlavi Texts Links Zoroastrianism, in spite of its small current number of adherents, has played a huge role in the study of comparative religion. Not only was it a cohort of the ancient Vedic Hinduism, but also had a huge influence on the development of Judaism and Christianity. This part of the site has complete online editions of the Sacred Books of the East's Zoroastrian texts: the three volume Avesta series, as well as the five volume Pahlavi series. The Zend Avesta translated by James Darmesteter Part I of the SBE Avesta translation. s s (SBE 23) translated by James Darmesteter Part II of the SBE Avesta translation. translated by L.H. Mills Part III of the SBE Avesta translation. Pahlavi Texts Pahlavi Texts, Part I: (SBE 5) The Bundahi s , Bahman Ya s E.W. West Key medieval Zoroastrianian texts on creation, ritual purity, and prophecy. Pahlavi Texts, Part II (SBE 18)

43. Zoroastrianism: Forerunner Of Judaism, Christianity And Islam? What Is Zoroastri A Small Religion which many see as a forerunner of Judaism, Christianity and Islam . With a membership of about 140,000, the importance of zoroastrianism is far greater than http://www.godweb.org/linkszoroastrianism.htm

44. ZOROASTRIANISM zoroastrianism. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam belong to one family, whose father, Abraham, descended from an inhabitant of Ur, in Mesopotamia. http://www.sullivan-county.com/z/zor1.htm

ZOROASTRIANISM Judaism, Christianity, and Islam belong to one family, whose father, Abraham, descended from an inhabitant of Ur, in Mesopotamia. Elements derived through Zoroastrian belief, including world view, ethics, creation and judgement, are present in all three religions. In Mesopotamian religions there are stories of fertility gods, and goddesses, sacred hills built in pyramid form (ziggurats), and elaborate rituals, sometimes involving animal sacrifice. The religion was an evolving polytheism; beginning around 4000 B.C.E., it named forces of nature. Early cities had their own gods. As city-states formed, the deities were sometimes combined into families. The political union of Sumer and Akkad brought about the unity of their gods as Sin, the moon god, Shamash, the sun god, and Ishtar, the morning and evening star, Venus. Ishtar, as a fertility goddess, was the most popular and her worship, under other names, spread to other cultures. By 2000 B.C.E., gods were given roles as parents and worshipped as objects of devotion by individuals. The Gilgamesh epic also developed during this period. Hammurabi of Bablyon (1800 B.C.E.) issued a code of laws said to come from Shamash. He invited the oppressed to come to him to receive justice. Centuries later, Nebuchadnezzar made a home for exiles, including exiles from Jerusalem.

45. Zoroastrianism Definition Of Zoroastrianism In The Free Online Encyclopedia. zoroastrianism (z 'rōăs`trēənĭzəm), religion founded by Zoroaster, but with many later accretions. Scriptures. zoroastrianism's scriptures are the Avesta or the Zend http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Zoroastrianism

46. Zoroastrianism From the Encyclopaedia Britannica . . . zoroastrianism and Parsiism. Table of Contents Introduction NATURE AND SIGNIFICANCE HISTORY PreZoroastrian Iranian religion. http://ebionite.org/zoro.htm

From the Encyclopaedia Britannica . . . Zoroastrianism and Parsiism Table of Contents Introduction NATURE AND SIGNIFICANCE HISTORY Pre-Zoroastrian Iranian religion ... Bibliography Introduction Zoroastrianism is the major ancient, pre-Islamic religion of Iran. It survives there in isolated areas but also, more prosperously, with the Parsees, or Parsis (hence Parsiism), of India, descendants of immigrants who went there from Iran some time after the Muslim conquest. In modern times, a few adherents have transported the religion into the West. For a discussion of the context in which Zoroastrianism arose, see MIDDLE EASTERN RELIGIONS, ANCIENT: Ancient Iranian religions. NATURE AND SIGNIFICANCE The ancient Greeks saw in Zoroastrianism the archetype of the dualistic view of the world and of man's destiny. Zoroaster was supposed to have instructed Pythagoras in Babylon and to have inspired the Chaldean doctrines of astrology and magic. It is likely that Zoroastrianism influenced the development of Judaism and the birth of Christianity. The Christians, following a Jewish tradition, identified Zoroaster with Ezekiel, Nimrod, Seth, Balaam, and Baruch, and even, through the latter, with Christ himself. On the other hand, Zoroaster, as the presumed founder of astrology and magic, could be considered the arch-heretic. In more recent times the study of Zoroastrianism has played a decisive part in reconstructing the religion and social structure of the Indo-European peoples.

47. Zoroastrianism@Everything2.com Zoroastrian cosmology, the Middle Eastern precursor of Islam, conceives the history of the world as a vast drama. In Infinite Time there existed Ormazd, who dwelt in the light http://www.everything2.com/title/Zoroastrianism

48. Zoroastrianism And Avesta: Overview And FAQ Frequently asked questions on the Zoroastrian religion and scriptures (Avesta). http://www.avesta.org/zfaq.html

Avesta Zoroastrian Archives Contents Prev zfaq.html Next Glossary Frequently asked questions on Zoroastrianism and the Avesta WHAT IS ZOROASTRIANISM? A brief overview Zoroastrianism is a religion founded in ancient times by the prophet Zarathushtra, known to the Greeks as Zoroaster. Zoroastrianism was the dominant world religion during the Persian empires (559 BC to 651 AC), and was thus the most powerful world religion at the time of Jesus. It had a major influence on other religions. It is still practiced world-wide, especially in Iran and India. To quote Mary Boyce, "The prophet Zarathushtra, son of Pourushaspa, of the Spitaman family, is known to us primarily from the Gathas Zoroastrians, Their religious beliefs and practices , London, 1979, pg 17. Some of the major tenets of Zoroastrianism include: God: Ahura Mazda The supreme being is called Ahura Mazda (Phl. Ohrmazd), meaning "Wise Lord." Ahura Mazda is all good, and created the world and all good things, including people. He is opposed by Anghra Mainyu (Phl. Ahriman)

49. Zoroastrianism zoroastrianism. Summery the writer agrees that zoroastrianism is a definite influence on Christianity and Judaism. Then his Christian part kicks in and denies the connection. http://www.sullivan-county.com/z/zor2.htm

Zoroastrianism Summery: the writer agrees that Zoroastrianism is a definite influence on Christianity and Judaism. Then his Christian part kicks in and denies the connection. Christianity isn't Zoroastrianism but does borrow from it. Also remember Christianity and the present Christian doctrines were finalized during and after the 4th century and prior to that, had hundreds of sects and cults. Zoroastrianism, a unique religion which stresses the eternal battle of good versus evil, has had a larger impact than its small number of followers (100,000) would suggest. It is the religion of one man who lived some 600 years before the birth of Christ. His name was Zoroaster. The religiously fertile area of Babylonia (modern Iraq and Iran) was his home. History Zoroaster The founder of Zoroastrianism was the man Zoroaster (a Greek corruption of the old Iranian word Zarathushtra). His time and place of birth are unknown, but it is generally believed that he was born around 650 B.C. in Persia (present-day Iran). However, as Richard Cavendish observed, there is much doubt as to when and where Zoroaster was born: The early history of Zoroastrianism is much in dispute. The religion was founded by Zoroaster (the Greek form of his name, which is Zarathushtra in Persian), but it is not certain when he lived, where he lived or how much of later Zoroastrianism came from him. Tradition puts him in western Iran in the sixth century B.C., a little earlier than the Buddha in India, but it is now thought that he lived in northeastern Iran, in the area on the borders of modern Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. An alternative theory dates him much earlier, somewhere in the period from 1700 to 1500 B.C., and places him in the plains of Central Asia, perhaps before the first groups of Aryans moved south from the plains into Iran and India (Richard Cavendish, The Great Religions, New York: Arco Publishing Company, 1980, p. 125).

50. Zoroastrianism: Facts, Discussion Forum, And Encyclopedia Article Zarathushtra , was an ancient Iranian prophet and philosopher, and the founder of the Zoroastrian religion . The name Zoroaster is of a Greek and Latin derivation from the Avestan. http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Zoroastrianism

Home Discussion Topics Dictionary ... Login Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism Topic Home Discussion Definition Overview Zoroastrianism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of prophet Zoroaster Zoroaster Zarathushtra , was an ancient Iranian prophet and philosopher, and the founder of the Zoroastrian religion . The name Zoroaster is of a Greek and Latin derivation from the Avestan... (also known as Zarathustra, in Avestan), probably founded some time before the 6th century BC 6th century BC The 6th century BC started the first day of 600 BC and ended the last day of 501 BC.Pāṇini, in India, composed a grammar for Sanskrit, in this century or slightly later... in Iran Iran Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and formerly known internationally as Persia, is a country in Central Eurasia and Western Asia. The name Iran has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was widely known as Persia... . The term Zoroastrianism is, in general usage, essentially synonymous with Mazdaism , i.e., the worship of

51. Zoroastrianism By E. J. Keall Department of Middle East and Islamic Studies, University of Toronto, Revised by Irma Marx http://www.silk-road.com/artl/zoro.shtml

Zoroastrianism By E. J. Keall Department of Middle East and Islamic Studies, University of Toronto, Revised by Irma Marx Many once-domed structures of the Sasanian era that survived have been labeled 'fire-temples' without any justification. Some of the surviving buildings could possibly be associated with secular pavilions or parts of palaces. The fire-temple designation has been applied simply because the tending of the holy fires appears to outsiders as the most exotic aspect of the religion. The Muslim conquerors of the seventh century AD were amazed by the numerous fire-temples, and some of these buildings were converted into mosques, which became the most distinctive architectural aspect of later Iranian architecture. The priest Kartir, who became prominent under Shapur I, was probably responsible for the most extreme orthodox practices. His inscriptions on the rock relief of Shapur and Bahram II attest to the fact that he was one of the most important figures in the empire, playing an important political, as well as religious role. The attitudes of Kartir were not original, for Ardashir had destroyed pagan monuments and had established fire-temples in their places before Shapur I. But Kartir was particularly zealous in that endeavor. He attacked Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Manichaeans and Christians alike during the reign of five kings, from Shapur I to Narseh. It is generally thought that Narseh was reasonably tolerant of the Manichaean faith. Mani had preached a more syncretistic religion, combining both Christian and Zoroastrian beliefs, based on universalism put forward by other gnostic sects. After preaching in India, Mani returned to Iran, where his ideas received considerable acceptance, even amongst members of the royal family. But he encountered the zeal of Kartir, who pronounced him as heretic, and Mani was executed. After his death, Manichaeism spread into Central Asia, even reached China. In spite of his official tolerance, Manichaean beliefs continued to be regarded as heretical by the clergy. The strict attitudes of Kartir were later relaxed, but not overthrown.

52. ZOROASTRIANISM In Iran People Religion in Iran,zoroastrianism zoroastrianism . The most important of the Iranian religions is zoroastrianism some times also called http://www.irantour.org/Iran/religion/ZOROASTRIANISM.html

ZOROASTRIANISM Visa Travel Agents Tours Hotels ... Contact us ZOROASTRIANISM The most important of the Iranian religions is Zoroastrianism some times also called Mazdaism and Parsiism -which was founded by the prophet Zoroaster. The prophet of ancient Persia reformed the existing Aryan beliefs and established a religion, which soon became the official religion of the Achaemenian Empire. There is still no agreement about the dates of Zoroaster's life; some think that he lived about a thousand BC whereas many other noted scholars believe that he lived from 660 to 583 BC It is in any case known that at the age of twenty Zoroaster withdrew from the world and spent ten years in meditation. At the age of thirty he had a vision in which he was taken before the divine throne and directed to preach the new religion. At first Zoroaster had little success until, suddenly, a Persian king with all of his courtiers adopted the faith. From that moment on the religion became securely established not only in Persia but also in Central Asia. Zoroaster died having brought a religion that dominated the life of Persia for thirteen hundred years through the Sassanian period. Zoroastrianism, like the other Iranian religions, is famous

53. Zoroastrianism A selection of articles related to zoroastrianism zoroastrianism New Age Spiritual Dictionary on zoroastrianism. zoroastrianism http://www.experiencefestival.com/zoroastrianism

54. Zoroastrianism - What Is The Zoroastrian Religion Zoroaster (Zarathushtra or Zarathustra) was the founder of the Zoroastrian religion. http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/religionmythology/g/030810Zoroastrianism.htm

zWASL=1;zGRH=1 zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Education Ancient / Classical History Ancient / Classical History Search Ancient History Wars Share w(x2+zWl+'?p=1" zT="18/1[N" rel="nofollow">Print') Free Ancient History Newsletter! Sign Up Discuss in my Forum Zoroastrianism From N.S. Gill's Ancient/Classical History Glossary See More About: zoroaster dualism religions Ahura Mazda CC Flickr User Kurdistan KURD zSB(3,3) Definition: Zoroastrianism was the religion of Persian empires from at least the time of Darius (521-486 B.C.), until the Arab Muslims defeated the Sassanids in the 7th century A.D. According to Zoroastrian scholar Mary Boyce, it is the oldest revealed credal religion and has influenced Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Gnostic faiths , and Buddhism The prophet of Zoroastrianism was Zoroaster , who may have lived as early as 14000 years ago. Zoroastrian scripture is the Avesta Zoroaster rejected the old Persian gods and in their place believed that a single, omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent god, Ahura Mazda, ruled and created the world. Ahura Mazda and his helping spirits, the ahuras, fought against the prince of evil, Ahriman or Angra Mainyu and the daevas (evil). This makes Zoroastrianism, the religion of Zoroaster, dualistic. Followers of Zoroastrianism are supposed to help Ahura Mazda by being good in order to establish paradise on earth. A savior (saoshyant) and an afterlife with judgment and resurrection, are other elements of Zoroastrianism, according to A Dictionary of Asian Mythology

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57. Zoroastrianism - Definition Of Zoroastrianism By The Free Online Dictionary, The Zo ro as tri an ism (z rs trn z m) n. The religious system founded by Zoroaster and set forth in the Avesta, teaching the worship of Ahura Mazda in the context of a http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Zoroastrianism

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59. Buddhism And Its Spread Along The Silk Road The civilizations which flourished along the Silk Road in the first millennium CE were open to cultural and religious influences from both East and West. Many religions, including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, zoroastrianism and Manichaeism, gained new followers. But it was Buddhism, travelling the trade routes of the Silk Road, which became the common factor uniting the different peoples of the Silk Road. http://www.silk-road.com/artl/buddhism.shtml

Buddhism and Its Spread Along the Silk Road "There one sees a structure of an elevation prodigious in height; it is supported by gigantic pillars and covered with paintings of all the birds created by God. In the interior are two immense idols carved in the rock and rising from the foot of the mountains to the summit....One cannot see anything comparable to these statues in the whole world." -Yakut describing Bamiyan in his geographical dictionary in 1218 Besides silk, paper and other goods, the Silk Road carried another commodity which was equally significant in world history. Along with trade and migration, the world's oldest international highway was the vehicle which spread Buddhism through Central Asia. The transmission was launched from northwestern India to modern Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Xinjiang (Chinese Turkistan), China, Korea and Japan. Buddhism not only affected the lives and cultures on those regions but also left us with a world of wonders in arts and literature. (Figure on the right: Princes from Central Asian states in Lamentation, Dunhuang Cave 158. After Sakyamuni entered nirvana, princes of different Central Asian states gathered to express their grief, crying, beating their chests, piercing themselves with swords or knives, or cutting off their noses or ears. This painting not only depicts their devotions to Buddha, but also accurately presents the appearances, garments and customs of different nations along the Silk Road and the history of cultural exchange between them.)

60. TheAmazingLifeStoryofTheresaNeumann An account of Therese Neumann who experienced both stigmata and little need of food and drink. .PDF http://tenets.zoroastrianism.com/TheAmazingLifeStoryofTheresaNeumann.pdf

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