Jesus as a Restorer of Persian-Zoroastrian Divine Wisdom: A Theological and Historical Investigation
Traditional Christian theology presents Jesus as the founder of a new covenant , distinct from prior religious traditions. However, a historical and theological analysis suggests that many of Jesus’ teachings align with Persian-Zoroastrian concepts rather than early Jewish thought . This article examines how Zoroastrian theology influenced Jesus' worldview , particularly in relation to light vs. darkness, divine judgment, the afterlife, monotheism, and the Kingdom of God .
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Traditional Christian theology presents Jesus as the founder of a new covenant , distinct from prior religious traditions. However, a historical and theological analysis suggests that many of Jesus’ teachings align with Persian-Zoroastrian concepts rather than early Jewish thought . This article examines how Zoroastrian theology influenced Jesus' worldview , particularly in relation to light vs. darkness, divine judgment, the afterlife, monotheism, and the Kingdom of God . We explore whether Jesus’ mission was less about establishing a new religion and more about restoring a lost divine truth that had been corrupted over time . 1. Jesus and Zoroastrian Light Theology: "I Am the Light of the World" One of Jesus' most famous declarations is found in John 8:12 : "I am the light of the world.
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Yasna · Gathas · Avesta · Hebrew Bible