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Zoroastrianism Student Presentation World Living Religions Phil 4333 Dr. Howard Culbertson November 9, 2000.

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1 Zoroastrianism Student Presentation World Living Religions Phil 4333 Dr. Howard Culbertson November 9, 2000

2 Zoroastrianism A PowerPoint Presentation by J. Ryan Williams and Wesley A. Thompson

3 Major Tenets of Zoroastrianism God: Ahura Mazda Prophet: Zarathushtra Scripture: Avesta Observances: sudreh and kusti Fire

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

5 When Did Zarathushtra Live? Around 1500 BCE to 1200 BCE

6 What Does Zoroastrian Scripture say about… Action Education Hell Prophets Truthfulness Word of God

7 Gathas (“Hymns”) of Zarathushtra Purpose of Gathas Use of Gathas Zarathushtra’s Ministry

8 Zoroastrian Influence on Religions Exile of Jews Jewish concepts derived from Zoroastrianism Effect by the time of Jesus German Mythology

9 Number of Zoroastrians Today 140,000

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