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Mani [a] (/ ˈ m ɑː n i /; [6] c. April AD 216 – 2 March AD 274 or 26 February AD 277) was an Iranian [7] [8] [9] [10] prophet and the founder of Manichaeism, a religion most prevalent in late antiquity.
Mani (born April 14, 216, southern Babylonia—died 274?, Gundeshapur) was an Iranian founder of the Manichaean religion, a church advocating a dualistic doctrine that viewed the world as a fusion of spirit and matter, the original contrary principles of good and evil, respectively.
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Manichaeism (/ ˌmænɪˈkiːɪzəm /; [4] in New Persian آیینِ مانی Āyīn-e Mānī; Chinese: 摩尼教; pinyin: Móníjiào) is a former major world religion, [5] founded in the 3rd century CE by the Parthian [6] prophet Mani (216–274 CE), in the Sasanian Empire. [7]
Mani was a 3rd century CE prophet who claimed to be the ultimate revealer of divine gnosis and the founder of his church. Learn about his life, works, sources, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
Jun 8, 2018 · Mani was a third-century ce prophet who founded Manichaeism, a syncretic and universal religion with a missionary drive. He was born in Babylon, influenced by various religious traditions, and claimed to be the "Living One" and the "Seed of Greatness".
Sep 19, 2024 · Manichaeism, dualistic religious movement founded in Persia in the 3rd century CE by Mani, who was known as the ‘Apostle of Light.’. Although Manichaeism was long considered a Christian heresy, it was a religion in its own right that preserved throughout its history a unity and unique character.
Mani (c.216–274 C.E.) was an Iranian religious prophet and preacher who founded Manichaeism, an ancient dualistic religion that was once prolific in Persia but is now extinct.
