What was the first religion to teach monotheism?

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The first monotheistic religion was Zoroastrianism . It was founded by the Persians around 2000 BCE. Linguistically, the books of Zoroastrianism have much in common with the Vedic texts, however the Vedic religion itself was polytheistic. Judaism and Christianity both emerged later, inspired by Zoroastrianism.

Answered by iloveonedirection | 2024-06-10

iloveonedirection · Answer

Zoroastrianism is recognized as the first religion to teach monotheism, founded by the prophet Zoroaster in ancient Persia around 2000 BCE. It emphasizes the worship of Ahura Mazda, representing good and wisdom, and has influenced later monotheistic religions. The central tenet is the ethical conduct of followers to promote goodness in the world. 
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What was the first religion to teach monotheism?

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