However, scholars believe that during the latter part of the Persian period, many Jews began to adopt some of the views of the worshipers of Ahura Mazda, the chief Persian deity.
Ometi usuvad teadlased, et Pärsia perioodi hilisematel aastatel hakkasid paljud juudid võtma omaks mõningaid Pärsia peajumaluse Ahuramazda kummardajate vaateid.