There is a concept of yasnasanskrit equivalentyajna in zoroastrianism. The idea of after life in confucianism is quite similar, with a few minor differences. Zoroastrians, unlike christians, do not believe people are born with original sin. World religions introduction to sociology brownweinstock. Confucianism believes in setting good examples for others to follow, primarily in 5 key relationships. World religions introduction to sociology 2e openstax. I mean, i understand it was a class assigment, but what, if any, was the reasoning that a comparison between these two would be more informative than between others. Zoroastrianism is perhaps the worlds oldest monotheistic religion. A holy man reading the guru granth sahib, the holy book of sikhism. Jan 10, 2012 the ceremony establishes a firm distinction between husband and wife, as well as father and son and thus the righteousness between ruler and minister oxtoby and segal 463. The similarities between zoroastrianism and christianity. A comparison of two eastern philosophies, taoism and zoroastrianism.
During those centuries it influenced hellenistic, jewish, christian, and muslim beliefs through contact between. It is a great myth that avestan resembles vedic religion. While this book draws on the avesta, the official sacred text used by. World religions introduction to sociology lumen learning. Zoroastrianism developed into the major religion theologically, demographically, and politically of iran and central asia between the sixth century bce and the tenth century ce, enjoying royal patronage from various dynasties. This collection of sayings and lessons records conversations confucius had with a group of students in his home province of lu between 510 and 479 b. Compare and contrast different religions al affiliation while many different religions have many features which may seem way too similar, there also exist other features which may appear to antagonize each other. Zoroastrianism is a religion founded by a priest named zarathustra spitma or zoroaster far back in the 1200bce, with the principle belief of an almighty god or the one ahura mazda and the context of a cosmic battle between the good and evil forces. E was the third empire to use zoroastrianism as its main religion.
They differ from literary texts by being a compilation or discussion of beliefs, mythologies, ritual practices. During this time, the holy ancient zoroastrian texts were finally compiled and written down. Christianity, confucianism, bahai, druidism, islam, hinduism, zoroastrianism, shinto. The great learning, the analects of confucius, the book of mencius. The founder of zoroastrianism was a man named zarathushtra, written in. Confucianism vs taoism difference and comparison diffen. Confucianism is depending on ones perspective either a religion, philosophical movement, cultural way of life, or governmental system. This includes the original words of their founder zarathushtra, preserved in a series of five hymns, called the gathas. Explain the differences between various types of religious organizations and. There are many similarities between christianity and zoroastrianism, but also some differences. Zoroastrianism is mostly practiced in india and the middle east.
For instance, the christian notion of the holy trinity god, jesus, holy spirit defies the definition of monotheism, which is a religion based on belief in a single deity, to some scholars. Unlike confucianism, however, daoism eventually developed into a selfconscious religion, with an organized doctrine, cultic practices, and institutional leadership. The religion was founded roughly around 3500 years ago by the prophet zarathustra. What are some differences between judaism and zoroastrianism. Arguably the worlds first monotheistic faith, its one of the oldest religions still in. It is centered in a dualistic cosmology of good and evil and an eschatology predicting the ultimate conquest of evil with theological elements of henotheism, monotheismmonism, and polytheism. Mandaeism vs zoroastrianism martyr vs saint meditation vs prayer moksha vs moksha jainism monotheism vs. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation etc. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and. Difference between zoroastrianism and islam difference. Sacred texts of zoroastrianism zoroastrian sacred texts available for free online. All these religions teach that people are ultimately received by a supreme. What are the similarities between christianity and.
Comparisons between zoroastrianism and christianity. Comparing shinto and zoroastrian religions research paper. At the dawn of creation, twin primal spirits manifested themselves. Some have tried to make zoroastrianism out to be a precursor of christianity and as having drastically influenced christianity. Zoroastrianism is an ancient persian religion that may have originated as early as 4,000 years ago. Followers of yahweh before the exile were not monotheistic. What is the comparison of zoroastrianism and islam. Zoroastrianism the phenomenon of death, or nonlife as it is called in the zoroastrian holy scripture the gathas, is a concept accompanying the advent of creation. In part, because the doctrines of religious daoism inevitably differed from the philosophy from which they arose, it became customary among later scholars to distinguish between. The four major religions of the far east are hinduism, buddhism. Gorder, christianity in persia and the status of nonmuslims in modern iran isbn 07396119, pages 22 and 36. Confucianism, traditional chinese religion, daoism, legalism. The following report briefly talks about the differences and similarities between christianity and other four 4 major world religions and they are buddhism, taoism, zoroastrianism and muslims.
What is the difference between daoism and confucianism. Both religions pray to certain direction, zoroasters to fire, islam to. The religion was originated in persia now iran during seventh century bc. Eastern philosophy can include middle eastern, as well as chinese and even some eastern african philosophies. Zoroastrianism or mazdayasna is one of the worlds oldest continuously practiced religions. Judaism vs zoroastrianism difference and comparison diffen. Zoroastrianism most likely influenced judaism during the persian exile, since it was.
Daoism focused on getting out of political activism while confucianism believed that family models the state government. Zoroastrianism was found in persia by zoroaster in 6th century b. By signing up, youll get thousands of stepbystep solutions to your homework. Zoroastrianism may resemble something of christianity on the surface, but a close comparison of the two will reveal the contradictory differences between them. But some more recent researches date zoroastrianism to around 1200 b. They were opposed by the demonic spirit angra mainyu, the head of evil forces in the world. The major world religions om sakthi spiritual movement. The literature appears to designate the period and condition of the church. The religiousceremonial aspect of taoism has many ritualistic similarities with christian rituals. Confucianism and taoism are both ancient chinese styles of living. The religious philosophy of zoroaster divided the early iranian gods of the. D the name of the holy book is quran the founder of this religion is muhammad this religion has an estimate 1.
Confucianism books check out the most popular books concerning. Almost every school of religious thought and belief has its own central texts to guide its followers. What are the similarities of zoroastrianism and buddhism. Whats the difference between confucianism and taoism. Multiple sacred texts, collectively called the vedas, were composed around.
The sacred scriptures of hinduism, buddhism, zoroastrianism, confucianism taoism, mohammedanism, judaism and christianity world unity library. The sacred scriptures of hinduism, buddhism, zoroastrianism, confucianism taoism, mohammedanism, judaism and christianity world unity library by alfred w. Note that some religions may be practicedor understoodin various categories. The purpose of this paper is to highlight and discuss those similar and antagonizing characteristics existing among three most prominent religions on this planet.
Explain the differences between various types of religious organizations. So, the core religion of zoroastrianism should be antivedic. Hartz likened this spirit to the holy spirit of christianity. Jun 20, 2019 sacred texts of major world religions. The sassanid empire was defeated by the arab muslim and it collapsed 650 c. Some world religions teach that god reaches down to people through a book, for example, islam and sikhism. Superficially such a comparison seems apt, as both are dualistic and. According to yale university, the sacred texts of confucianism are five books that legend states confucius wrote. Indeed, even after the return of the exiles and the beginning of development of judaic theology, the hebrews still maintaining their beliefs in different gods particularly phoenician imports. What are the similarities and differences between zoroastrianism and christianity.
Buddhism, daoism, confucianism, shinto, and zoroastrianism. The zoroastrianbiblical connections influence of zoroastrianism in other religions. This was decided through archaeological evidence and linguistic comparisons with the hindu text, the rig veda. Zoroastrianism was founded by the prophet zoroaster in the sixth century bce and was one of the first monotheistic faiths in the world. Comparing zoroastrianism and christianity kids of courage. Aug 03, 2019 ten big differences between christianity and other religions posted on august 3, 2019 by james malcolm these are the big ten that go a long way to explain why christianity is still the fastest growing religion in the world and why it gains converts from the other religions. Christians believe in god, whereas followers of zoroastrianism believe in ahura mazda. Comparing and contrasting islam and confucianism by. Ten big differences between christianity and other. The latter represent the basic source of the religion. This big religion chart is our attempt to summarize the major religions and belief systems of the world buddhism, christianity, hinduism, islam, judaism, and dozens more into a quickreference comparison chart. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Zoroaster persian, zardosht because the term zoroastrianism is offensive, some have called them mazdakites given the fact that their god is ahura mazda. Zoroaster taught that the forces of good in the world served the supreme god ahura mazda and his holy spirit spenta mainyu. Researchers say that its impossible to understand the japanese mentality without having at least a general idea about their religious beliefs, as the culture of this country is built one them. Ascribed to the teachings of the iranianspeaking spiritual leader zoroaster also known as zarathushtra, it. Interestingly some of my favorite philosophy comes from both ancient persia now iran and china. As a monotheistic faith that originated in the middle east, islam holds many beliefs and practices in common with judaism and christianity. Confucianism, mohammedism, taoism, sikhism, or shintoism. Millennial ideas arose in zoroastrianism which exerted an influence on judaic.
Difference and similarities between christianity and four 4. This article is an attempt to highlight some of the major differences between the two. Zoroastrianism terms ahuramazda the supreme deity, creator of the world, the principle of good. Confucianism origin has around 20,000,000 followers. One soul, known as the hun, is the spirit that ascends to the world above while the other soul, called the po, is described as the ghost that descends. Christianity, confucianism, bahai, druidism, islam, hinduism, zoroastrianism.
Confucianism is a chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the. C zhu placed the analects, or lunyu, second in his list of four books because its foundation for learning builds upon the framework of the first book. Zoroastrians believe the way to heaven is by doing good works. Confucianism vs zoroastrianism whats the difference. Similarities between zoroastrianism and christianity. Similarly, both judaism and confucianism share a common disbelief in the existence of reincarnation. Lets discuss about the similarities given by you between both religion. There was, as yet, in china no official state cult of confucius, no buddhism. Religious beliefs of the peoples of the silk road changed radically over time and. Hinduism comprises so many different beliefs and rituals that some sociologists have suggested thinking of it as a grouping of interrelated religions. Jul 11, 2008 a comparison of two eastern philosophies, taoism and zoroastrianism.
In the 12th century, zhu xi codified the sacred texts of confucianism, calling them simply the four books. The gathas, the most ancient, describe zoroasters followers often as depressed and endangered. Islam is the second largest religion in the world after christianity. Aside from the fact that it originated in a similar geographis region there is not a lot of simiaraisty between zoroastrianism and buddhism. The sacred texts of zoroastrianism are collectively called the avesta. Comparisons related to various religions are listed here. Shinto shinto is a traditional japanese religion, the one that has an inextricable connection with japanese culture and history. However, some of these religions turn to have similarities and differences which defer them from each another. A comparison of two eastern philosophies, taoism and. Comparisons between zoroastrianism and christianity kile jones 2006. Both traditions have permeated chinese culture for. Religious texts are texts related to a religious tradition. Why are there so many similarities between zoroastrianism and.
There are a number of striking similarities between islam and confucianism, both in ideals and historical experience. Confucianism, traditional chinese religion, daoism. Difference and similarities between christianity and four. These books are the book of history, the book of poetry, the book of changes, the book of rites, and the spring and autumn annals. Why are there so many similarities between zoroastrianism. However, due to how much or how little different religions are represented in different communities. In spite of these, there exist some differences between the two as regards evolution, beliefs and practices. Revelation 20, have been cited alongside the old testament books of isaiah. Zoroastrianism is an monotheistic religion because zoroasters believe in one god. Detractors also have called them fire worshippers, which is a term that they detest. There are, however, significant differences between zoroastrianism and modern religions of the book. A source for information and comparison about these major religions.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The two great indigenous philosophical and religious traditions of china, daoism and confucianism, originated about the same time 6th5th century bce in what are now the neighboring eastern chinese provinces of henan and shandong, respectively. Ten big differences between christianity and other religions. For scholars, her companion book,textual sources for the study of zoroastrianism is a very worthy addition. The yasts and vendidad are said to compose the younger avesta. Christianity reaches out to people with a book, true, but it goes more deeply and teaches the incarnation of a living person. Similarities between zoroastrianism and christianity although these are two different religions, they have many things in common.
However, the layperson might not know much about the beliefs and. Daoism was not recognized as an organized religion until the way of the celestial masters sect was founded in 142 c. Similarly, many westerners view the multiple manifestations of hinduisms godhead as polytheistic, which is a religion. Zoroastrians also called parsees in some places christians. One monotheistic religion that predated all these religions is zoroastrianism. Priests with funny hats repeating memorized phrases.
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