WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Some scholars assert that Jews learned their monotheistic theology from the Zoroastrians. Certainly, Jews discovered the theology of universalism enmeshed in core Zoroastrian dogma. This was the notion that God’s law is universal and “saves” all who turn to God, no matter their particular faith.

Detailed explanation-2: -Central to Zoroastrianism is the profound dichotomy between good and evil and the idea that the world was created by God, Ahura Mazda, in order that the two forces could engage with one another and the evil one will be incapacitated.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some scholars say that tenets of Zoroastrianism helped to shape the major Abrahamic religions-including Judaism, Christianity and Islam-through the influence of the Persian Empire.