Zoroastrianism

Student PresentationWorld Living Religions

Phil 4333

Dr. Howard Culbertson

November 9, 2000

Zoroastrianism

A PowerPoint Presentation by

J. Ryan Williams

and

Wesley A. Thompson

Major Tenets of Zoroastrianism

God: Ahura Mazda Prophet: Zarathushtra Scripture: Avesta Observances: sudreh and kusti Fire

Major Tenets of Zoroastrianism Scriptures Fire-temples Burial Method Marriage Conversion Saoshyant (Savior) Battle between Good and Evil

When Did Zarathushtra Live?

Around 1500 BCE to 1200 BCE

What Does Zoroastrian Scripture say about…

Action Education Hell Prophets Truthfulness Word of God

Gathas (“Hymns”) of Zarathushtra

Purpose of Gathas Use of Gathas Zarathushtra’s Ministry

Zoroastrian Influence on Religions

Exile of Jews Jewish concepts derived from

Zoroastrianism Effect by the time of Jesus German Mythology

Number of Zoroastrians Today

140,000