Western Manichaeism and the Turfan Discoveries

by Francis Legge

Book Overview

Western Manichaeism and the Turfan Discoveries is a book written by F. Legge that explores the history and teachings of the Manichaean religion, a dualistic faith that originated in Persia in the 3rd century CE. The book focuses on the discovery of numerous Manichaean texts in the Turfan region of China in the early 20th century, shedding new light on the beliefs and practices of this once-prominent religion. The author examines the influence of Western...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162732318
• ISBN13: 9781162732312
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"