ZOROASTRIANISM: THE CULT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC
In article fundamentals of labor and economic ethics of Zoroastrianism are investigated. Features of understanding of a role of work are connected in this religious tradition with theological interpretation of the Universal Universum as fields of battle of the forces of good and the evil. Work and economy are a part of the virtuous way of life strengthening the peace of good. The cult of wealth, property, charity and the human attitude towards people and animals are characteristic of Zoroastrianism. Economic activity is a part of ritual “clarification” of human life and divine elements - fire, the earth and water. The sacral value indulges in occupations agriculture and cattle breeding, the nomadic way of life with his attacks, stealing of the cattle and robberies is rejected. Theological justification of a cult of work relied on spiritual traditions of the Iranian people. Socioeconomic traditions of farmers and cattle-farmers became a basis of religious reform of the Iranian prophet. The Zoroastrianism has affected doctrines and labor ethics of monotheist religions. A certain impact was exerted by him on economic mentality of the people of the Caucasus and Central Asia.