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  1. WorldAtlas
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    The 7 Oldest Religions In The World - WorldAtlas

    • Learn about the origins, beliefs, and practices of the oldest religions in the world, from Hinduism to Taoism. Compare and contrast their sacred texts, monotheism, and reincarnation.… See more

    Hinduism

    Hinduism is generally believed to be the world's oldest religion and was founded more than 4,000 years ago in the Indian Subcontinent. It's difficult to trace its exact origin as it … See more

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    Zoroastrianism

    Zoroastrianism is an ancient Persian religion (modern-day Iran) that may have developed as long as 4,000 years ago. Like Judaism, this religion promotes the belief in one God a… See more

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    Judaism

    The father of Judaism is believed to be Abraham. A man that the Tora (the Jewish scripture and Christian Old Testament) claims was born in Ur, a city in ancient Me… See more

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    Jainism

    Jainism emerged out of the Ganges region in what is modern-day India and heavily influenced Buddhism and Confucianism. Jainism teaches that the Tirthankar… See more

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  1. Hinduism
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    Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years.

    Hinduism ‑ Origins, Facts …

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    Adherents hold that Hinduism —one of the principal faiths in the modern world, with about one billion followers—is the world’s oldest religion, with complete scriptural texts dating back 3,000 years.

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    The first religion in the world was most likely a form of animism, a belief in a higher, supernatural power or powers and spirits which animate the natural world. The oldest religion still practiced today is Hinduism.

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    Oldest Religion: Hinduism (circa 2300-500 BCE) And now we finally come to what almost everyone agrees is the oldest continuing religion – Hinduism. It’s widely believed to be the world’s oldest religion, with roots going back at last 4000 years. It’s also the third largest of the world’s major religions, with almost a billion adherents.

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    What are the oldest religious texts in the world?
    The Pyramid Texts from ancient Egypt, the oldest known religious texts in the world, date to between 2400 and 2300 BCE. The earliest records of Indian religion are the Vedas, composed c. 1500–1200 BCE during the Vedic Period. Surviving early copies of religious texts include:

    History of religion - Wikipedia

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    How long has religion been around?
    While written history is only around 5,000 years old, religion, in some form, has probably been around since the origins of mankind. Although several religions claim to have teachings that date back to the dawn of time, spiritual practices and beliefs have emerged and eventually faded out of history as often as empires.

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    What is the oldest scripture in Hinduism?
    The oldest scripture of Hinduism is the Rig Veda, which is believed to be about 3,500 years old. However, archaeologists have found bull and cow motifs, which are sacred animals in Hinduism, dating back to around 7,000 BCE during a time when an ancient civilization inhabited the area near the Indus River.

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    How old is pre-historic religion?
    The bulk of the human religious experience pre-dates written history, which is roughly 5,000 years old. A lack of written records results in most of the knowledge of pre-historic religion being derived from archaeological records and other indirect sources, and from suppositions. Much pre-historic religion is subject to continued debate.

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    What is the oldest continuing religion?
    And now we finally come to what almost everyone agrees is the oldest continuing religion – Hinduism. It’s widely believed to be the world’s oldest religion, with roots going back at last 4000 years. It’s also the third largest of the world’s major religions, with almost a billion adherents.

    In Search of the World’s Oldest Religion: Hinduism and Zoroastrianism

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    What is the oldest religion in the world today?
    Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world still practiced today. It was established c. 5500 BCE. Where does the word religion come from and what does it mean? The word religion comes from the Latin language and means either "restraint" or "to repeat" or "to show respect for what is sacred" or possibly all three at once.

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  3. Wikipedia
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  4. Britannica
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    Which Religion Is the Oldest? | Britannica

    WEBLearn how Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, and Judaism claim to be the world's oldest religions, with scriptural texts dating back 3,000 years or more. Explore the challenges of defining and dating religion and its evolution …

  5. Oldest.org
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    8 Oldest Religions in the World

  6. History
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    Hinduism ‑ Origins, Facts & Beliefs - HISTORY

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  8. Travel.Earth
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    10 Of The Oldest Religions In The World - Travel.Earth

    WEBMar 8, 2024 · Learn about the origins, beliefs, and practices of some of the oldest religions in the world, such as Hinduism, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism. Discover the important sites and sacred texts of these …

  9. World History Encyclopedia
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    Religion in the Ancient World - World History …

    WEBMar 23, 2018 · Learn about the origins and practices of religion in ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Explore the myths, rituals, and beliefs of polytheism, henotheism, and monotheism …

  10. World History Encyclopedia
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    Religions of the World (Collection) - World History …

    WEBApr 7, 2024 · Explore the major religions of the world, from ancient to modern, with definitions, articles, videos, and images. Learn about the oldest religion still practiced today, Hinduism, and its origins and beliefs.

  11. Wikipedia
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    History of Hinduism - Wikipedia

    WEBHinduism has been called the "oldest religion" in the world, [a] but scholars regard Hinduism as a relatively recent synthesis [2] [3] [4] of various Indian cultures and traditions, [2] [3] [5] with diverse roots [6] and no single …

  12. Britannica
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    Hinduism | Origin, History, Beliefs, Gods, & Facts | Britannica

  13. Culture Trip
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    The Oldest Religions in the World - Culture Trip

    WEBApr 24, 2018 · Learn about the history and beliefs of eight ancient faiths, from Hinduism and Zoroastrianism to Confucianism and Buddhism. Discover how these religions have influenced and been influenced by …

  14. World History Encyclopedia
    https://www.worldhistory.org/timeline/religion

    Religion Timeline - World History Encyclopedia

  15. gcelt.org
    https://gcelt.org/the-oldest-to-the-youngest-a...

    The Oldest to the Youngest: A Journey through the Major Religions

  16. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_religion

    History of religion - Wikipedia

  17. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/topic/Zoroastrianism

    Zoroastrianism | Definition, Beliefs, Founder, Holy Book, & Facts ...

  18. Symbol Sage
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    In Search of the World’s Oldest Religion: Hinduism and …

  19. Medium
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    The Oldest Religion in the World - Medium

  20. BBC
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    How and why did religion evolve? - BBC

  21. Wikipedia
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    Evolutionary origin of religion - Wikipedia

  22. YouTube
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    10 Oldest Religions In The World - YouTube

  23. Beliefnet
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    What Faith is the Oldest? | Which Religion Came First in the …

  24. Listverse
    https://listverse.com/2013/10/04/10-forgotten-ancient-religions

    10 Forgotten Ancient Religions - Listverse

  25. National Geographic
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    Heard of Zoroastrianism? The ancient religion still has fervent …