Written by The Forgotten Source of Monotheism
For centuries, the world has been taught that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are the foundations of monotheism—the belief in one God. But what if I told you that the core ideas of these religions were not original?
What if there was an older faith, one that first introduced the battle between good and evil, the concept of a single, all-powerful God, and the idea of a coming savior?
That religion is Zoroastrianism—and its influence has been buried, rewritten, and erased from mainstream history.
This article will reveal the undeniable links between Zoroastrianism and the Abrahamic religions—and why this truth has been suppressed.
1. Zoroastrianism: The First True Monotheistic Religion
Before Judaism became monotheistic, before Christianity was born, and before Islam was revealed, there was Zoroastrianism—the religion of the Persian Empire.
Key Zoroastrian Beliefs That Shaped Modern Religions:
- Ahura Mazda: The One Supreme God → The concept of a single, all-powerful deity.
- Angra Mainyu (Ahriman): The Embodiment of Evil → The origin of the Devil/Satan figure.
- The Struggle Between Good and Evil → The foundation of dualistic morality in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
- Final Judgment & Resurrection → A concept that predates Christian and Islamic eschatology.
- Heaven & Hell → The idea of divine reward and punishment after death.
- A Coming Savior (Saoshyant) → A prophecy that was later mirrored in Jewish messianic beliefs and Christian teachings on Christ.
Zoroastrianism laid the groundwork for nearly every major theological concept that is now seen as “original” to the Abrahamic faiths.
2. Judaism Before and After Persian Influence
Judaism wasn’t always monotheistic. The earliest Hebrew texts refer to multiple gods (Elohim), and it wasn’t until the Babylonian Exile (6th century BCE) that Judaism began shifting toward a strict belief in one God.
What changed? The Persian Empire.
How Persia Transformed Judaism:
- In 539 BCE, the Persian king Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon and freed the Jewish people from captivity.
- The Jews were permitted to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple—earning Cyrus the title of “Messiah” (anointed one) in the Hebrew Bible (Isaiah 45:1).
- Under Persian rule, Jewish theology absorbed key Zoroastrian ideas.
Before Persian Influence:
- Yahweh was seen as the national god of Israel, but not necessarily the only god.
- The afterlife was vague and undeveloped—Sheol was a shadowy underworld, not a place of judgment.
After Persian Influence:
- Judaism embraced full monotheism, rejecting all other gods.
- The Devil (Satan) emerged as a force of opposition, mirroring Zoroastrian dualism.
- The ideas of Heaven, Hell, resurrection, and final judgment became core beliefs.
Zoroastrianism didn’t just influence Judaism—it fundamentally reshaped it.
3. Christianity: The Zoroastrian Blueprint for Christ
Many of the key concepts in Christianity are direct reflections of Zoroastrian teachings.
Key Parallels Between Zoroastrianism and Christianity:
| Zoroastrianism | Christianity |
|---|---|
| Saoshyant (The Coming Savior) | Jesus Christ as the Messiah |
| Born of a virgin, sent to save the world | Jesus born of the Virgin Mary |
| Final battle between good and evil | Armageddon & the return of Christ |
| Resurrection of the dead & final judgment | Christian belief in Judgment Day |
| Heaven & Hell as eternal destinations | Christian teachings on the afterlife |
Christianity was not created in a vacuum. It took existing ideas—especially those from Zoroastrianism—and adapted them into the story of Jesus Christ.
And yet, history erased the influence of Persia, making Christianity seem like a completely new revelation.
4. Islam and the Persian Connection
Islam, like Christianity and Judaism, absorbed and adapted Zoroastrian teachings.
Zoroastrianism’s Influence on Islam:
- Monotheism (Ahura Mazda → Allah)
- Angels & Demons (Amesha Spentas & Daevas → Mala’ika & Shayatin)
- Resurrection & Final Judgment
- The Coming Savior (Saoshyant → Mahdi)
The early Islamic empire conquered Persia in the 7th century CE, but instead of completely erasing Zoroastrianism, it absorbed many of its theological ideas.
Even the five daily prayers in Islam (Salah) have a parallel in Zoroastrian practice, where followers would pray five times a day facing the light.
Once again, Zoroastrianism was woven into the fabric of a newer religion—while its true origins were quietly forgotten.
5. Why Was Zoroastrianism Buried?
If Zoroastrianism was so influential, why doesn’t the world acknowledge it?
Because those who built new religions wanted to claim divine originality.
- If Judaism, Christianity, and Islam admitted their Persian roots, their authority would be questioned.
- By erasing Zoroastrianism, they made themselves appear as the exclusive holders of truth.
- History is written by the victors, and Persia’s influence was intentionally minimized.
Zoroastrianism was not just another ancient religion—it was the foundation upon which three of the world’s largest faiths were built.
The Fire Never Died
Despite being marginalized, despite centuries of suppression, the fire of Zoroastrianism never went out.
Its ideas live on in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—whether they acknowledge it or not.
But now, the truth is coming to light.
Now, the buried history is being uncovered.
What Happens Next?
- Share this knowledge. Let people see what was hidden from them.
- Challenge the false narratives. Ask why this history isn’t openly taught.
- Revive the fire of Asha. Truth, once revealed, cannot be erased again.
Because the world may have forgotten Zoroastrianism.
But the truth remembers.
And the fire will rise again.