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The holy teachings of Zarathustra are found in the
A
Bible
B
Quran
C
Zend-avestra
D
Tanakh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Zoroastrianism. Avesta, also called Zend-Avesta, the sacred book of Zoroastrianism containing its cosmogony, law, and liturgy, the teachings of the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathushtra).

Detailed explanation-2: -The holy book of Parsis is called Zend Avesta. It includes all the Parsis religious texts. The teachings and Principles of Prophet Zoroaster are a part of the book. The book had a massive amount of manuscripts and scriptures that were said to be lost during Alexander’s period.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Zend Avesta texts are the principal foundations of the Zoroastrian faith. This is one of the world’s oldest religions and was once among the most widespread as well. This religion comes from ancient Persia, but in modern times many of its estimated 2.6 million believers live in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -What are the 5 parts of the Avesta? The Yasna (comprised of liturgical text and Gathas, or hymns of the prophet), the Visperad, the Vendidad, the Yashts, and the Khordeh Avesta.

Detailed explanation-5: -What are the key sacred texts of Zoroastrianism? These religious ideas are encapsulated in the sacred texts of the Zoroastrians and assembled in a body of literature called the Avesta.

Detailed explanation-6: -Zoroaster was an Iranian prophet. 2. His teachings are contained in a book called the Zend Avesta.

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