Gad Barnea discusses his research on Achaemenid Zoroastrianism and its connections to early Yahwism. He explores the historical context of Zoroastrianism, its cultic practices, and the assimilation of deities in ancient religions. Barnea also highlights significant artifacts, such as ostraca, that provide insights into the religious practices of the time. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding these ancient belief systems and their influence on one another, as well as recommendations for further reading on the subject. Recommendations mentioned in this podcast include Yahwism Under the Achaemenid Empire and The Origins of Judaism.

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