The Zend-Avesta describes the passage after death when, “The soul enters the way made by Time, and open both to the wicked and to the righteous.” Which theme of Zoroastrian belief is reflected here?

a) the dualistic nature of the universe
b) free will
c) the paradise of salvation
d) judgment of the damned


Answer: A

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