Manichaeanism Begins in Mesopotamia
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Theology, Theologians, Saints, Prophets
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Iraq, Mesopotamia
- Date: c. 230-1300
Article abstract: In the third century c.e., the self-proclaimed apostle Mani founded a dualistic religion that rivaled Christianity and spread from the Middle East to Africa, Europe, and China.
Summary of Event
Mani was born of Persian parents in southern Mesopotamia. His father, Patek (Patekios), was a member of a religious community preaching baptism and penance. Through his mother, Mani was related to the Parthian royal family, who were overthrown by the Sāsānians in 224 c.e. He was raised in southern Mesopotamia in a Judaeo-Christian Baptist...
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