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Manichaeism

Dualistic faith with Gnostic and Persian roots.

What is Manichaeism and how did it originate?

Who was Mani and what role did he play in founding Manichaeism?

What are the core dualistic beliefs of Manichaeism?

How does Manichaean cosmology describe the struggle between light and darkness?

In what ways did Gnostic ideas influence Manichaean doctrine?

How did Persian religious traditions shape Manichaean theology?

What are the main scriptures and texts of Manichaeism?

How was the Manichaean community organized and governed?

What rituals, practices, and daily disciplines did Manichaeans observe?

How did Manichaeism spread across the Roman Empire, Persia, and Central Asia?

Why did Manichaeism decline and eventually vanish in most regions?

How did Manichaean teachings compare to those of Christianity, Islam, and Zoroastrianism?

What was the role of the “Elect” and the “Hearers” within Manichaean society?

What archaeological and manuscript evidence survives for Manichaeism today?

How did Manichaeism address the problem of evil and human suffering?

What symbols, art forms, and iconography are associated with Manichaean worship?

Are there any modern groups or movements that claim Manichaean heritage?

How have modern scholars reconstructed Manichaean beliefs from fragmentary sources?

What impact did Manichaeism have on medieval religious thought and heresy debates?

How did Manichaeism view salvation and the fate of the soul after death?

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