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This article proposes a methodology for the study of Manichaeism in the Sermones ad populum. Sermons provide a unique perspective on Augustine’s thought: they offered him the opportunity to share theological and ethical concerns with a responsive ...
Aäron Vanspauwen, Anthony Dupont
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John Chrysostom on Manichaeism
This article examines John Chrysostom’s (ca. 349–407 CE) statements about Manichaeism. The study enquires regarding the extent of Chrysostom’s knowledge of Manichaean beliefs and practices, and whether he possibly had contact with Manichaeans.
Chris L. de Wet
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Manichaeism in the Uyghur written monuments
The article is devoted to the study of Manichaeism in Uyghur written monuments. Manichaeism is a religious belief that emerged in the Middle East in the 3rd century AD.
Kalikov Rustam
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Bāmyazd (Rāzī Wuzurg); The God of Tékhnē and Architecture in Manichaean Theology and Mythology [PDF]
Relying on theological and mythological sources in Manichaean religion, this essay studies and analyzes the action of "Bāmyazd" as a deity who holds the position of Architect of the Gods.
Mohse Sarebannejad, Zahra Rezayati
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An Analysis of Manichaeism as the First Ideological Challenge During the Sasanian Dynasty [PDF]
With the establishment of the Sasanian empire, Ardashir became the heir to the feudal and lenient legacy of the Parthians. He sought to establish political and religious centralism under his reign.
Azim Shahbakhsh
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Mānī (216–ca. 277 AD), the founder of Manichaeism, was brought up in a Jewish-Christian community at the end of the Arsacid dynasty. After several private revelations, he established his own religion, which he and his disciples propagated in the newly ...
Gábor Kósa
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A Reconstruction Study of an Old Uyghur, Parthian, and Middle Persian Manuscript
Many researchers have studied the considerably diverse contents and an assortment of artifacts from the region of Turfan since they had been introduced to the world with the discoveries at the beginning of the 20th century.
Betül Özbay
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"Perfect Man" in Islamic mysticism, and comparison with Hormazd-bagh in Manichaeism [PDF]
Manichaean religion founded by Mani is a Gnostic religion, which is considered as a mystical cult. The basic principle of religion is the descent of soul from the heaven and become imprisoned in the material world; the duty of mankind is to get rid of ...
Fereshteh Jafari, Ahmad Khatami
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Augustine and manichaeism: new discoveries, new perspectives
The subject Augustine and Manichaeism is a very extensive one. In this article the author confines himself to some main lines and argues that the subject is of central importance in the history of Christianity He shows how the theology of the most ...
H van Oort
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Czesław Miłosz’s “Theological treatise” in the context of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s religious worldview
The article investigates a religious and philosophical dialogue of Miłosz and Dostoevsky. The antinomic content of Miłosz's poem “Theological Treatise” is analyzed in the context of Dostoevsky's Christocentric worldview, as well as religious and ...
Leonid A. Maltsev
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