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ZOROASTRIANISM i. Historical Review up to the Arab Conquest

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Zoroastrianism

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Encyclopaedia Iranica historical synthesis for the religion's Iranian development through the Sasanian period; supports a layered chronology without treating Achaemenid Mazda worship as identical to every later doctrine.

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Zoroastrianism is a living religious tradition with ancient Iranian roots; historical, textual, and community sources document Ahura Mazda, asha, ethical choice, ritual, and opposition to deceit and destructive evil.

The textual and living tradition are strongly documented. The early source trail, exact dates, and influence pathways are more difficult.
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Applying either 'monotheistic' or 'dualistic' alone can obscure variation across Zoroastrian textual and historical layers.

Answer / theory: Both labels capture part of the tradition. Ahura Mazda is supreme, but strong dualistic structures are central in many layers. What supports it: Ahura Mazda's centrality and opposition to destructive evil. What is weak or disputed: One label hides internal complexity. Evidence level: Mixed Evidence.
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The sources support Ahura Mazda's centrality and strong dualist structures, while the best classificatory language varies by textual and historical layer.

Answer / theory: Both labels capture part of the tradition. Ahura Mazda is supreme, but strong dualistic structures are central in many layers. What supports it: Ahura Mazda's centrality and opposition to destructive evil. What is weak or disputed: One label hides internal complexity. Evidence level: Mixed Evidence.
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