Zoroastrianism: The Oldest Monotheistic Religion
by Diesel The Magus Zoroastrianism is recognized as the oldest continuously practiced monotheistic religion. It predates other major monotheistic faiths such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Here are the key points that underscore its primacy: Founding and Historical Context : Zoroaster (Zarathustra) : The prophet Zoroaster is believed to have lived around the early 2nd millennium BCE, with some estimates placing his life between 1500 BCE and 1200 BCE.
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by Diesel The Magus Zoroastrianism is recognized as the oldest continuously practiced monotheistic religion. It predates other major monotheistic faiths such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Here are the key points that underscore its primacy: Founding and Historical Context : Zoroaster (Zarathustra) : The prophet Zoroaster is believed to have lived around the early 2nd millennium BCE, with some estimates placing his life between 1500 BCE and 1200 BCE. Ancient Persia : Zoroastrianism originated in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran), where Zoroaster reformed existing religious traditions, moving them towards monotheism with the worship of Ahura Mazda. Core Beliefs : Ahura Mazda : Zoroastrianism centers on the worship of Ahura Mazda, the supreme and singular god representing truth, light, and goodness.
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Gathas · Avesta · Hebrew Bible