Much pre-historic religion is subject to continued debate. Despite claims by some researchers of bear worship, belief in an afterlife, and other rituals, current archaeological evidence does not support the …

Mar 17, 2025 · Judaism is the oldest of the three monotheistic Abrahamic faiths, with the other two religions being Christianity and Islam. The religion was officially founded by Moses, although Jewish …

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.

Jul 28, 2025 · In ancient Persia, Zoroaster’s teachings introduced one of the first monotheistic faiths. Followers center their lives on the constant struggle between good, represented by Ahura Mazda, …

Learn about the first religion, as well as about the oldest organized, recorded, and current religions. Discover how and why religion evolved and why it may be dying.

Nov 24, 2023 · 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 has no …

Apr 27, 2025 · This article explores the origins and timelines of major religions, the historical and archaeological evidence supporting them, and how the populations of these faiths have transformed …

First Pilgrimage ("lesser" pilgrimage or "umrah") made by Muhammad and his Muslims to Mecca after migrating to Medina.

Dec 1, 2025 · With this guide, we explore 10 of the oldest religions in the world, its origins, sacred sites, and its impact across regions. Both in the ancient world and in the Middle Ages, approaches to …

Jun 29, 2025 · However, archeological and anthropological evidence strongly suggests that animism, a belief in the spiritual essence of natural objects and phenomena, is the oldest discernible form of …