When did Zoroastrian religion begin?

Answer 1

In his book, Spirituality in the Land of the Noble: How Iran Shaped the World's Religions, Dr. Foltz dates Zoroastrianism to early 2nd Millennial B.C. Aryan society. Most early recording of a Magi-like religion or people are found in writings by Heroditus (500-400 B.C.). Zoroastrianism as it is known today began to appear as sects of Islam found in areas around modern day Iran after the 330's B.C. when Alexander the great defeated and suppressed the Achaemenid Empires.

Answer 2

Zoroastrianism started in Iran, then called Persia. The prophet Zoroaster saw a struggle between good and evil and decided to preach others when his peaceful society was being torn apart by warring tribes.

Answer2: Zoroastrianism observes the Encyclopedia Britannica holds belief in a final overthrow of Evil, a general resurrection, a Last Judgment, and the restoration of a cleansed world to the righteous.

A characteristic feature of Zoroastrianism is dualism, that is, the belief in two independent divine beings, one good and the other evil. Ahura Madza was viewed as the creator of all good things, whereas Angra Mainyu was regarded as the creator of all that is evil. It was thought that the latter could bring about earthquakes, storms, disease and death as well as stir up unrest and war. Lesser spirits were believed to assist these two gods in carrying out their functions.

Answer 3

Scholarly views, on when Zoroastrianism began, vary from 1700 BCE to earlier than 2000 BCE. Either way, Zoroastrianism is the oldest monotheistic religion in the world, predating even the short-lived experiment of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten, in the 14th century BCE.

Zoroastrianism clearly must have existed in Persia by the seventh century BCE, since this was already the religion of the Persians at the time of the Jewish Exile. Because the Persians are known to have sdopted Zoroastrianism during the previous century, it was long supposed that this marked the beginning of the religion. However it is now recognised that Zoroastrianism only arrived in the region from eastern Iran at this time, and had existed in eastern Iran for some centuries. Scholars say that Zoroastrianism originated in southern Russia, although a minority view is that it originated somewhere in or near Afganistan.

Answer 4

Zoroaster founded the religion that bears his name. There is no consensus on when Zoroaster lived. Both his birthplace and the dates of his lifetime are unknown, with opinions ranging from around 550 BCE, to around 1000 BCE, with others stating that he lived prior to 1300 BCE, or as early as 1700 BCE.

Answer 5

Another answer from our community:

Zoroastrianism probably began around 6th century B.C.E.

It was founded by Zoroaster or Zarathustra.

Answer 6

The religion of Zoroastrianism was founded by the Persian prophet Zarathushtra c. 650 BCE.

Answer 7

Zoroastrianism originated in Persia (today - Iran) before 6th century BCE.

Answer 8

Persia (present day Iran)

Answer 9

Prophet Zoroaster