Manichaeism

Manichaeism mănĭkēˈənĭzəm [key], religion founded by Mani (c.216–c.276).

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Decline
• Classes of Followers
• Beliefs
• The Religion
• Mani's Life
• Bibliography

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