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	Zoroastrianism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Central to Zoroastrianism is the emphasis on moral choice, and of life as a battle-ground between moral and immoral forces, represented by Spenta Mainyu the 'good spirit' emanation of Ahura Mazda and his antithesis, the Satanic Angra Mainyu.
		Zoroastrianism, which was once dominant in a region stretching from Anatolia to Persian Gulf and Central Asia, did not have a powerful foreign champion as Christianity did in the Byzantine Empire, and so steadily lost influence and adherents in Iran under Islamic persecution.
		Because Zoroastrianism is thought to have emerged from a common Indo-Iranian culture that preceded Vedic Hinduism, scholars also use evidence from Zoroastrian texts to reconstruct the unreformed earlier stage of Indo-Iranian beliefs, and therefore to identify the culture that evolved into the Vedic religion.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zoroastrianism (4463 words)

	Parsis, Zoroastrianism, Zoroaster, Zend Avesta
		The Zoroastrians were scattered, and today there are left 115,000 around Bombay, in India, and 7,000 in the United States.
		Zoroastrianism was thus the first to teach clearly the doctrines of an individual judgment, Heaven and Hell, the future resurrection of the body, the general Last Judgment, and life everlasting for the reunited soul and body.
		Zoroastrianism is "monotheistic", but with a "dualistic" System: Only one loving God, Ahura Mazda, the creator, who had 2 sons: One choose "Good", the other choose "Evil" (Angra Mainya, Ahriman), the destructive principle of greed, anger, and darkness (the Satan of Christianity)...
	religion-cults.com /Eastern/Zoroastrianism/parsis.html (397 words)

	Avesta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Avesta is a collection of the sacred texts of ancient Persia belonging to the Zoroastrian religion.
		This story is not generally accepted by scholars now, but it is acknowledged that the existing text of the Avesta is a fraction of the full texts that existed in antiquity, before the decline of the Zoroastrian faith.
		The manuscripts of the Zend Avesta were chiefly collected by Rasmus Rask on a visit to Bombay in 1820, who handed them to the University library of Copenhagen.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Avesta_(Zoroastrianism) (766 words)

	Zoroastrianism. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Zoroastrianism’s scriptures are the Avesta or the Zend Avesta [Pahlavi avesta=law, zend=commentary].
		In its origins Zoroastrianism appears to have been the religious expression of the peaceful, sedentary communities of N Iran as opposed to the animistic polytheism of their enemies, the nomadic horsemen.
		For four centuries Zoroastrianism was the state religion of the Sassanids, and it successfully met the challenge of nascent Christianity and, later, of heretical Manichaeism.
	www.bartleby.com /65/zo/Zoroastr.html (856 words)

	AVESTA: The Scriptures of Zoroastrianism
		The texts come from times that may be as early as 1700 BC and as late as 400 A.D. Until recently, the Avesta was known in the West as the "Zend-Avesta." This is a misnomer and was caused by the misinterpretation of the word "Zend." This means "commentary" in middle Persian (Pazand).
		And the Koran was dictated to Mohammed from a heavenly being - not composed by Mohammed.
		The Avesta has been preserved through millennia of hardship by the devotion of priests and people who kept it alive in memory, sacred words preserved in linguistic amber until the modern era when their code was cracked.
	www.accessnewage.com /articles/mystic/avest.htm (2632 words)

	Angra Mainyu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the Avesta he is called the twin-brother of the Holy Spirits, and contrasted either with the Holy Spirit of Ahura Mazda or with Ahura Mazda himself.
		The central subject of Zoroastrian teaching and theology is the constant ongoing battle between Angra Mainyu and Ahura Mazda.
		It is believed that the Israelites may have encountered Zoroastrianism by being freed by the Persians under Cyrus the Great and that this view of Ahriman changed their belief in Satan and made Satan into the enemy of God.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ahriman (591 words)

	Zoroastrianism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Zoroastrianism''' is the name given to the religion of hundreds of thousands of people living today and millions of people over the past few thousand years.
		Zoroastrianism, which was once dominant in a region stretching from Anatolia to Persian Gulf and Central Asia, did not have a powerful foreign champion as Christianity did in the Byzantine Empire, and so steadily lost influence and adherents in Iran under Muslim rule.
		Zoroastrian communities in the diaspora comprise two main groups of people: those of South Asian Zoroastrian background, who are known as Parsis (or Parsees), and those of Iranian background.
	www.infothis.com /find/Zoroastrianism (1951 words)

	Azerbaijan - Zoroastrianism - aka fire worshiping - Azerb.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Zoroastrianism (sometimes called less correctly 'fire worshipping'), one of the world's oldest religions, first began in Azerbaijan.
		Today Zoroastrianism counts about 150,000 in India, 50,000 in Iran, and perhaps 50,000 in the rest of the world.
		Zoroastrianism strongly influenced Shia islam, fostering the Sufi brotherhoods and is still present is some modern day aspects, such as the Novruz celebrations, which are a major holiday in Azerbaijan and several other formerly Zoroastrian countries, and derive directly from the Zoroastrian new year feast (held on March 21).
	geo.ya.com /travelimages/az-zoro.html (708 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: The Avesta
		This conquest (637-651) was fatal to the Iranian religion, and caused Zoroastrianism to be supplanted by Mohammedanism and the Avesta by the Koran.
		The Avesta, as we now have it, is usually divided into five sections, relating to the ritual, hymns of praise, the liturgy, and the law.
		The heresy of Mazdak for a moment imperilled the union of the Zoroastrian Church and State, and Manichaeism, that menace of early Christian orthodoxy, also threatened the ascendancy of the Iranian national faith, which was really its parent.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/02151b.htm (2107 words)

	Zoroastrianism
		It is a sacred symbol in the Avesta.
		Zoroastrianism teaches that the goal of life is to attain perfect eternal happiness through companionship with Ahura Mazda.
		Zoroastrianism teaches that holiness is happiness, and that is the most precious gift of Ahura Mazda and that is the best offering to be presented to the Lord by the virtuous.
	www.sivanandadlshq.org /religions/zoroastrianism.htm (1270 words)

	Search Tuna Report for Zoroastrians (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Zoroastrianism Attributed to the prophet of ancient Iran, the ethical religion Zoroastrianism was believed to have been communicated to Zoroaster by the supreme deity of the faith, Ahura Mazda....
		Zoroastrians Fire temples formed an important part of ritual life, fire symbolizing the purifying power of Ahura Mazda over the desecrating influence of Ahriman and his agents....
		Zoroastrians - Washingtonpost.com by the prophet Zarathushtra, known to the Greeks as Zoroaster....
	searchtuna.com /ftlive/1482.html (5510 words)

	Zoroastrianism and Avesta: Overview and FAQ
		Zoroastrianism is a religion founded in ancient times by the prophet Zarathushtra, known to the Greeks as Zoroaster.
		Zoroastrianism was the dominant world religion during the Persian empires (559 BC to 651 AC), and was thus the most powerful world religion at the time of Jesus.
		Zoroastrians perform a short cleansing ritual (Padyab), and retie the kusti several times a day with another short ritual (Nirang-i Kusti) as a sign of their faith.
	www.avesta.org /zfaq.html (1734 words)

	Encyclopedia: Avesta (Zoroastrianism) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		They are preserved in two languages, the more ancient, referred to as Zend Avesta in the Avestan language, the oldest attested Iranian language still very closely related to Sanskrit.
		According to a Parsi legend the full text of the Avesta was burned by Alexander the Great at Ekbatana when he invaded Persia.
		India in 1755, and discovered the text in Parsi communities, and published a French translation in 1771, based on a Farsi translation supplied to him by a Parsi priest.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Avesta-(Zoroastrianism) (732 words)

	Zoroastrianism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Zoroastrianism, a unique religion which stresses the eternal battle of good versus evil, has had a larger impact than its small number of followers (100,000) would suggest.
		Zoroastrian tradi-tion records two holy wars which were fought over the faith, the second of which took the life of Zoroaster at age 77.
		Zoroastrianism was one of the earliest religions to teach an ultimate triumph of good over evil.
	www.greatcom.org /resources/handbook_of_todays_religions/03chap07 (2881 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Avesta
		It forms the sacred books of the present-day Zoroastrians known as Parsis, who live in small communities...
		Zoroastrianism, like other religions, possesses a tradition of sacred stories.
		Zoroastrianism, religion that arose from the teachings of the devotional poet Zoroaster, known as Zarathushtra to ancient Iranians, who is regarded as...
	encarta.msn.com /Avesta.html (88 words)

	Religious Movements Homepage: Zoroastrianism
		Difficult questions involving Zoroastrians worldwide include the role of the priesthood, the inclusion of ritual in everyday life, and raising children in an increasingly secular world.
		Traditional Zoroastrians believe that religion and ethnicity are inseparable; that one must be born into the faith, and that one must marry within the faith.
		More liberal Zoroastrians believe that conversion is legitimate and should even be encouraged; they see it as a means of adjusting to the modern world, and believe that their message is intended for all humanity.
	religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu /nrms/Zoro1.html (1543 words)

	AVESTA -- Zoroastrian Archives
		Chatterji's translation of the Gathas, kindly contributed by the Calcutta Parsi Anjuman and Sohrabji Panthaky, and scanned by Soli Dastur.
		Khorda Avesta (Gujarati) edited by K. Kanga, kindly contributed and scanned by Soli Dastur.
		Khorda Avesta (English) edited by K. Kanga, kindly contributed and scanned by Soli Dastur.
	www.avesta.org (626 words)

	EduNet - Religions of the World, Zoroastrism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The term AVESTA has two separate meanings: First, it is the name of the ancient scriptures of the Zoroastrian religion.
		AVESTA is also used to refer to the language in which these scriptures are written.
		This server gives you access to all of the extant Avesta, along with translations, and is being expanded to include information about the language, and other useful information for students of Zoroastrian religion.
	www.edunet.ie /resources/religioninfo/zoroaster.html (194 words)

	Religious persecution under Alexander the Great (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Even today, the Zoroastrians (that is, the followers of the legendary prophet Zarathustra) tell stories about a serious religious persecution by Alexander the Great, who killed the priests and ordered the holy book of Zoroastrianism, the Avesta, to be destroyed.
		And this religion, namely, all the Avesta and Zand [4], written upon prepared cow-skins, and with gold ink, was deposited in the archives, in Ishtakr [Persepolis], and the hostility of the evil-destined, wicked Ashemok [5], the evil-doer, brought onward Alexander, the westerner, who was dwelling in Egypt, and he burned them up.
		Darius son of Darius [8] ordered the preservation of two written copies of the whole Avesta and its commentary according as it was accepted by Zarathustra from Ahuramazda, one in the Ganj-i-hapigan and the other in the Dez-i-Napesht.
	www.livius.org /aj-al/alexander/alexander_t47.html (955 words)

	ZOROASTRIANISM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Conservative Zoroastrians assign a date of 6000 BCE to the founding of the religion; other followers estimate 600 BCE.
		Zoroastrianism became the state religion of various Persian empires, until the 7th Century CE.
		The Zoroastrian community is sharply divided between those who would follow mostly (or exclusively) the teachings of the original Gathas, and those who believe that the later traditions are important and equally divinely inspired.
	www.religioustolerance.org /zoroastr.htm (967 words)

	Avesta - Zoroastrianism - Ancinet-Mythology.com
		The Avesta is the original sacred book of Zoroastrianism.
		Supposedly written by Zarathushtra himself, the original Avesta was destoryed by Alexander the Great.
		The current Avesta contains fragments of the original text, and was put back together around the thirteenth century.
	www.ancient-mythology.com /zoroastrianism/avesta.php (78 words)

	Avesta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In the eighth century, relations between Muslims and Zoroastrians became hostile and the Zoroastrians started to redefine themselves; their ancient religion and old language were important aspects of their new self-image.
		The antagonism between the two groups continued to grow in the ninth century, when caliph Mutawakkil ordered the holy cypress at Kâshmar, which was very important to the Zoroastrians, to be cut down (in 846).
		The Zoroastrians were forced to withdraw to desert towns like Yazd and Kerman.
	www.livius.org /au-az/avesta/avesta.html (1734 words)

	Open Directory - Society: Religion and Spirituality: Zoroastrianism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A Brief Overview of Zoroastrianism - Zoroastrianism is the ancient religion of Persia, founded about 3500 years ago by the prophet Zarathushtra.
		Zoroastrian Association of Western Australia Inc. - A non-profit organisation committed to the maintenance of the Zoroastrian religion in Western Australia.
		Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe - Local Anjuman of the United Kingdom and the Federation of Aunjumans in Europe for Parsi and Irani Zarthusti members.
	dmoz.org /Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Zoroastrianism (863 words)

	Zoroastrian Religion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Zoroastrianism is the oldest of the revealed world-religions, and it has probably had more influence on mankind, directly and in...
		The Zoroastrian Association of Shiraz promotes the Zoroastrian religion, teachings and culture to the world at: http://shiraz.freeservers...
		Zoroastrianism was the dominant world religion during the Persian empires (559 BC to 651 AC), and was...
	www.acardinaldeposed.com /zoroastrian-religion.html (141 words)

	Zoroastrianism \| Collo.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Avesta -- Zoroastrian Archives Contents Prev funeral.htm Next Glossary The Funeral Ceremonies of the Parsees Their origin and explanation by Jivanji Jamshedji Modi, B.A., Ph.D., C.I.E. Fourth Edition Bombay, 1928.
		Zoroastrianism is the oldest of the revealed world-religions, and it has probably had more influence on mankind, directly and indirectly, than any other single faith.
		Zoroastrianism Page Note: Some of the images have been taken from the web site of the Stanford University Zoroastrian Group with their permission.
	www.jt7.net /Religion/Zoroastrianism/19702/Zoroastrianism.html (650 words)

	Thus Spoke Zoroaster by Jason Vines
		The main component of those scriptures is the Avesta, the “bible and prayer book” of the Zoroastrians.
		Though it debuted sometime afterwards, the Avesta’s meter bears similarity to that of the Indian Vedas.
		Appearing throughout the Avesta are bits and pieces of poetry, which though few, prove the utilization of poetic expression in
	webpages.charter.net /jasonevines/zoroastrianism.htm (1356 words)

	AVESTA -- Zoroastrian Archives
		These doctrines were to become familiar articles of faith to much of mankind, through borrowings by Judaism, Christianity and Islam; yet it is in Zoroastrianism itself that they have their fullest logical coherence....”
		We provide the complete text of the extant Avesta, the most ancient scriptures of Zoroastrianism, as well as many Pahlavi scriptures.
		Zoroastrian calendar calculator (Shahanshai, Kadmi, and Fasli dates for any calendar year.
	www.avesta.org /avesta.html (626 words)

	Avesta on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Avesta and Empire Technologies Combine Strengths to Manage Services In Real-Time.
		KALAK, IRAQ--Young girls attending the Avesta Primary School for Girls in Kalak, Iraq, listen to the lesson being taught by their teacher today, Friday, March 7, 2003.
		KALAK, IRAQ--This young student attends the crowded Avesta Primary School for Girls in Kalak, Iraq, on Friday, March 7, 2003.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-A1vestaZ1or.asp (359 words)

	ZOROASTRIANSIM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Faravahar, or Fravashi, was the symbol of the holy light of Glory (khvarenah) surrounding ancient Persian kings, heroes, and saints.
		A very well-balanced general view of Zoroastrian life as it is lived now.
		The Gathas, the core text of the Zoroastrian faith in the original Avestan text, with translation and commentary by the Iranian scholar Dr. Ali Jafarey.
	www.pyracantha.com /zoroastrianism.html (252 words)

	What is the Zend Avesta??? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Many of the doctrines of the Zend Avesta likely had their origins in a now-lost book that was revealed to Noah.
		However, as soon as Madai had crossed the Black Sea into Europe, he decided that he did not like what he saw, and since his wife was a daughter of Shem, he begged his brothers-in-Law for land, up til finally, Ashur permitted him to settle in his portion, along the Araxes river.
		In the link that follows, to a modern day Zoroastrian website, ones may sight up a sample of their beliefs.
	members.aol.com /abaselama/zend.html (579 words)

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