Ahura Mazda

will summarize the essay Introduction to the Yasna Liturgy,” by D. F. Kotwal and J. W. Boyd The authors start the essay by explaining the main reason for the Yasna liturgy. the main reason for the liturgy is to please the God of Wisdom, Ahura Mazda. they compares the the theological visions of the liturgy to the platonic world view. They go on to say that Wisdom is eternal, ultimate source of intelligibility and all source of positive reality. Archetype principle such as good, health life…

One of the similarities shared by the two religions is the similarity between the prophet of Ahura Mazda, Zarathustra, and the Christian Messiah, Jesus. For example, the two religious icons have supernatural births (born of virgins), youthful wisdom, religious turnings at the age of thirty, early religious bents, fitness and preeminent responsiveness…

religious practice. Now that we have distinguished each topic that will be explicated on, let’s dive into the first topic of discussion. Between the Zoroastrians, Jews, and Christians, each worship one God. Zarathushtra and Zoroastrians worshipped Ahura Mazda. Zoroastrians monotheistic belief was reserved, “but still retaining their association with forces of nature – the earth, the arch of the sky, water, plants, cattle, and fire” (Fisher 242). Meanwhile, the Jews and Christians also…

a scene of Darius ruling over enslaved rebels while god Ahura Mazda looked on from heaven. The most significant part of this monument was the way Darius described his ruling and justification for it. Throughout the inscription Darius mentioned Ahura Mazda as the source of his power and greatness. Phrases such as “by the grace of Ahura Mazda am I King,” “by the grace of Ahura Mazda they became subject to me,” and “by the grace of Ahura Mazda I always acted.” (Behistun Inscription p.32) These…

Judaism, and Christianity seek a way to bridge the distance between God and mankind represented by common and distinctive ways. Commonality of Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and Christianity Within theses religions, the divine creator is referred to as Ahura Mazda as with Zoroastrianism, Shamash within Judaism, or God as referenced in Christianity,…

Being one of the oldest monotheistic religions, Zoroastrianism began in ancient Persia around 1500 to 1200BC by Zoroaster who believed that there was only one god Ormazd or Ahura Mazda which means "Wise Lord." There are many similarities between Zoroastrianism and Judaism. Ahura Mazda who was not created but was omniscient, omnipresent, eternal and endowed with creative powers along with his six Spenta Mainyu or "Holy Spirits" named Vohumanah, Asha Vahishta, Khehathra Vairya, Spenta Armaith,…

Religion is the earliest, if not only factor to completely differentiate man from beast. While there are other factors that many claim achieve the same separation none are as ancient and relevant as religion. Humans buried their dead before the neolithic revolution and the rise of civilization. The idea of supernatural forces is built into our brains. And today, even on this late date of 2014, religion is still a huge factor when it comes to our minds and our culture. Western culture is what…

Zoroastrianism. These instructions allow the followers of Ahura Mazda, the Lord of Truth, to not necessarily decide their own fate, but choose which path they want to take in life, good or bad, and face the consequences on judgement day. Zoroastrians must believe as strongly as Zoroaster that Ahura Mazda, who represents life, wisdom, truth, and knowledge, is the only one who can grant them joy and happiness. To receive these gifts from Ahura Mazda, they must dedicate their lives to him and live…

As one of the world’s oldest religions, Zoroastrianism has survived throughout the existence of the Persian Empire and continues to flourish today (BBC Religions: Zoroastrianism 2009). In addition, Zoroastrianism is one of the smallest religions in the modern society with as few as 190,000 followers that are concentrated in Iran and India, but have recently migrated into the western hemisphere. Some believe that their numbers are low due to their inability to proselytize because of their belief…

(“Myths Encyclopedia”, par.1). As an intrinsic property of life, the concept of the dualistic reality is referring to the coexistence of good and villain that leads to a continuous cosmic war over their share in human life. Zoroastrianism introduced Ahura Mazda, the Wise Lord, as the creator, and the god of goodness, light and truth. Due to the underlying concept of dualism in Zoroastrianism, there is an equal opposite power emerging from the darkness, evil and lies that can create vermin, and…