Originating from Zoroaster's reforms of the ancient Iranian religion, Zoroastrianism began during the Avestan period (possibly as early as the 2nd millennium BCE), but was first recorded in the mid-6th …

5 days ago · 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. …

Dec 12, 2019 · Zoroastrianism is the monotheistic faith established by the Persian prophet Zoroaster (also given as Zarathustra, Zartosht) between c. 1500-1000 BCE.

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 …

Sep 18, 2025 · At its heart, Zoroastrianism is a religion of light, truth, and order, built around the eternal struggle between good and evil. It is the faith of fire temples where sacred flames burn endlessly, a …

Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest religions and philosophical belief systems, originating around 1500 BCE with the teachings of Zarathushtra Spitama. Zoroastrians believe there is a single creator …

Feb 13, 2018 · Zoroastrianism is an ancient Persian religion that may have originated as early as 4,000 years ago. Arguably the world’s first monotheistic faith, it’s one of the oldest religions still in...

Mar 7, 2025 · Zoroastrianism, an ancient pre-Islamic religion from Iran, centers on the Avesta and teachings of Zarathushtra Spitama, also known as Zoroaster. Its followers worship Ahura Mazda as …

Sep 22, 2009 · Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions. It was founded by the Prophet Zoroaster in ancient Iran approximately 3500 years ago. Guide to the ancient religion of...

Feb 13, 2025 · Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest known monotheistic religions, traces its origins to ancient Persia, present-day Iran. The faith was founded by the prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra) …