Manichaeism

by Michel Tardieu

Manichaeism, once the state religion of Persia and long a vigorous contender for converts throughout the ancient Near East, is best remembered for the simplicity of its teachings about divine power. For Manicheans, the universe was ruled by a Lord of Light and a Lord of Darkness, who fought continuously for supremacy. All that was good was a gift from the Lord of Light, and all that was evil was an affliction visited by the Lord of Darkness. This...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252032780
• ISBN13: 9780252032783
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 5.6"