Zoroastrianism had a significant influence on Christianity through interactions with Mithraism, shaping the theologic and philosophic elements of Christian teachings. [1] Zoroastrianism militantly opposed Mithraism, which later influenced Christianity through the Mithraic cult. [2] Zoroaster's religion, influenced by Melchizedek missionaries, contained the most Salem teachings aside from Judaism. [3]
Zoroastrianism is a religion of action, based on work rather than prayers and rituals, centered around a god of supreme wisdom and civilization, fighting against evil and inaction. [4]
The Zoroastrians practiced a religion of morals, while Hindus focused on metaphysics and Confucianists emphasized ethics, but Jesus exemplified a religion of service that unifies the good, beautiful, and true in all human experience. [5]
The Rimmonites embraced beliefs of the Babylonian god Ramman, leading Jesus and the twenty-four to clarify the differences between older teachings and the new gospel of the kingdom. [6] Zoroastrianism, spread by the sword, symbolized the pure and wise Spirit through fire, despite Zoroaster's original teachings. [7]
From the records of this religion Ganid’s abstract of Zoroastrianism includes teachings on the all-wise, good, and glorious One God, as well as the importance of living in consonance with truth and seeking union with righteousness. [8]
See also: UB 92:6.8.