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2006-08-25 03:17:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference Other - Education

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Zoroaster, also known as Zarathustra,was a Persian prophet whose dates differ widely from 16th to the 6th centuries BCE.
"He is said to have received a vision from Ahura Mazda, the Wise Lord, who appointed him to preach the truth. Zoroaster began preaching his message of cosmic strife between Ahura Mazda, the God of Light, and Ahriman, the principle of evil. According to the prophet, man had been given the power to choose between good and evil. The end of the world would come when the forces of light would triumph and the saved souls rejoice in its victory. This dualism was part of an evolution towards monotheism in the Middle East. Zoroaster's teaching became the guiding light of Persian civilization."

There are some books which claim that Zoroaster was a precursor of the Jesus figure. There are other, more credible, claims that suggest that the three so-called wise men of the Bible (magi) came from Babylon and were Zoroastrians directed there by prophecy of the star.
Zoroastrianism is thought to have had some great influences on early Greek philosophy and the mysticism of Plato. Perhaps the greatest contemporary influence comes from the philosophy of Nietzsche, although many look at his formulation as the decline of a great mind.
Nietzsche's Zarathustra is a prophet which is designed to replace the bankrupt moral philosophy of the west and create a superman, someone equipped to take the next step beyond modern complacency and satisfaction with their own pleasure and comfort. How much this has to do with actual Zoroastrianism is highly questionable, but there are similarities. Clearly, Nietsche was no fan of Christianity, at least as it existed in the 19th century.
Lastly, Carl Jung had some interesting things to say about Nietzsche's Zarathustra in a seminar given between 1934 and 1939. It is available in book form.

2006-08-25 05:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bentley 4 · 0 0

@Bentley"Zoroaster, also known as Zarathustra,was a Persian prophet whose dates differ widely from 16th to the 6th centuries BCE. " NO, he was not Persian. This is funny how anyone related to Iran is labeled as Persian.
About Zoroaster, the most incredible thing about him is his 15 feet tall eyes.

2014-08-10 15:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by ILTG 5 · 0 0

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