Manichaeism : an ancient faith rediscovered

Manichaeism : an ancient faith rediscovered / Nicholas J. Baker-Brian.

This study will be a historical and theological introduction to Manichaeism. It will comprise a biographical treatment of the founder Mani, situating his personality, his writings and his ideas within the Aramaic Christian tradition of third century (CE) Mesopotamia. It will provide a historical tre...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Baker-Brian, Nicholas, 1973-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : T & T Clark, ©2011.
Series:Ebook Central Academic Complete Collection
Subjects:
Mani, > active 3rd century.
Mani, > active 3rd century
Manichaeism.
RELIGION > Gnosticism.
Manichaeism
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The rediscovery of Manichaeism : controversies and sources
  • Lives of Mani
  • Manichaean theology I. Theology and text
  • Manichaean theology II. The universe, its rituals and its community
  • Conclusion.

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