It influenced Persia, for one
It influenced Persia, for one
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Influenced the belief on the battles between the forces of good & evil.
Zoroastrianism was the religion of Iran (Persia) before Islam. It was founded in Persia around the 6th century BC out of the teachings of a religious philosopher called Zoroaster. It influenced Christianity, Judaism and Islam
Zoroastrianism was the religion that developed during the Persian Empire. It was founded by the prophet Zoroaster and promoted the worship of Ahura Mazda as the supreme deity. Zoroastrianism influenced later monotheistic religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
He was not. He is the Son of God, and together with his heavenly Father created all things and all men, including Zoroaster, and so the creator is not influenced by his creation. Rather it should be the other way around
In Zoroastrianism, the evil spirit is known as Ahriman, or Angra Mainyu. This entity represents chaos, destruction, and malevolence, opposing the good spirit Ahura Mazda, who embodies order and light. Ahriman's role in Zoroastrianism has influenced various concepts of evil in Western civilization, contributing to dualistic views of good and evil.
Zoroastrianism is religion
Zoroastrianism introduced several religious concepts that influenced Judaism and Christianity, including the duality of good and evil represented by Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu, which parallels the biblical struggle between God and Satan. The idea of an afterlife, judgment day, and resurrection of the dead also emerged in Zoroastrianism and found its way into Jewish and Christian eschatology. Additionally, Zoroastrianism emphasized the importance of moral choice and individual responsibility, concepts that resonate in the teachings of both Judaism and Christianity. These shared themes highlight a significant cross-cultural exchange in the development of religious thought.
Socrates was not directly influenced by Judaism or Zoroastrianism, as he lived in ancient Greece and primarily engaged with the philosophical traditions of his time, particularly pre-Socratic thought and Athenian culture. While there are some thematic overlaps between Socratic ideas and aspects of these religions, such as ethics and the nature of the divine, there is no substantial evidence to suggest direct influence from either Judaism or Zoroastrianism on Socratic philosophy. Additionally, the historical contexts and foundational beliefs of these traditions are distinct from those of ancient Greek philosophy.