Zoroastrian Influence on Judaism

This is a topic that's often avoided, but the similarities can be seen easily.

Judaism used to believe that we turn to dust, prior to encountering Zoroastrianism. Zoroaster came up with the idea that there is one perfect god, and all other gods and idols are fake, and that there is hell and heaven.

Meanwhile Muslims agree, and say that Zoroaster was a prophet sent by Allah, and the true Avestas were altered. (https://old.reddit.com/r/DebateReligion/comments/ntss3p/islam_has_plagiarized_zoroastrianism_a_religion/k818dv5/)

As per Islam, god has sent more than 180,000 messangers all over the world.

"ahhhh ..... how should i put this . zoroastrianism is a corrupted islam , like christianity and judaism." (https://old.reddit.com/r/DebateReligion/comments/ntss3p/islam_has_plagiarized_zoroastrianism_a_religion/h2bs70s/)

Islam emphasizes on truth being spread by different prophets, therefore syncretism (inheritance of religous ideas) is not entirely off the chart, it's just that the Quran is the final word, the lens through which they view all other faiths.

"God had decreed the same duties unto men since the first man. Secondly, God had decreed the same duties to each and every Prophet because He wanted at least of these duties to be in place until the last man." (https://old.reddit.com/r/DebateReligion/comments/ntss3p/islam_has_plagiarized_zoroastrianism_a_religion/h0wee1a/)

"If they want higher rank in the judgement of Allah, they should follow the code"

From Quora:

Zoroastrianism is an ancient monotheistic religion that originated in Persia and exerted a significant influence on the region's culture and history. Here are some of its main influences:

1. Dualism: One of the most significant contributions of Zoroastrianism was the concept of dualism - good vs evil, light vs dark- which emphasized moral choices between these two opposing forces.

2. Monotheism: Another key feature was its belief in one supreme deity, Ahura Mazda who created all things.

3. Afterlife: The religion also introduced concepts such as heaven, hell, judgement day based on individual actions during life.

4. Fire worship: Fire plays a central role in Zoroastrian rituals where it symbolizes purity and spiritual illumination

5. Ethics & Morals: The teachings emphasize ethical behavior such as truthfulness; charitable acts; helping others among other virtues to promote harmony within society

Zoroastrianism had an impact not only on Persian but also on Judaism, Christianity and Islam- many scholars believe it influenced their beliefs regarding good vs evil or even afterlife concepts!