manichaeism

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1. manichaeism - Noun

2. Manichaeism - Proper noun

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Alt. of Manicheism

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Although Augustine showed some fervour for Manichaeism, he was never an initiate or "elect", but an "auditor", the lowest level in the sect's hierarchy. Source: Internet

Although having fewer adherents, Manichaeism won the support of many high-ranking political figures. Source: Internet

Although there is no proof Shapur I was a Manichaean, he tolerated the spread of Manichaeism and refrained from persecuting it in his empire's boundaries. Source: Internet

Critical and polemic sources Until discoveries in the 1900s of original sources, the only sources for Manichaeism were descriptions and quotations from non-Manichaean authors, either Christian, Muslim, Buddhist or Zoroastrian. Source: Internet

An adherent of Manichaeism is called, especially in older sources, Such as the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers First Series, ed. Philip Schaff, writing of Augustine a Manichee, or more recently Manichaean. Source: Internet

Both Mazdakism and Manichaeism were sub-branches of Zoroastrianism that is said to be the first monotheistic religion. Source: Internet

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