Manichaeism

Persian religion founded in the 3rd century AD Manichaeismآئینِ مانی摩尼教Sealstone of Mani, carved quartz crystal, possibly 3rd century AD, Iraq. Cabinet des Médailles, Paris. The seal reads "Mani, messenger of the messiah", and may have been used by Mani himself to sign his letters.TypeUniversal religionClassificationIranian religionScriptureManichaean scriptureTheologyDualisticRegionHistorical: Europe, East Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, North Africa, SiberiaLanguageMiddle Persian, Classical Syriac, Parthian, Classical Latin, Classical Chinese, Old Uyghur language, Tocharian B, Sogdian language, GreekFounderManiOrigin3rd century AD Parthian Empire, Sasanian EmpireSeparated fromElcesaite sect, and the teachings of Jesus, Shakyamuni Buddha, and ZoroasterSeparations Manichaean schisms Chinese Manichaeism A portrait of a Persian Manichaean. Line drawing copy of two frescoes from cave 38B at Bezeklik Grottoes.An image of a Manichaean temple with stars and seven firmaments. Line drawing copy of two frescoes from cave 38B at Bezeklik Grottoes. Part of a series onManichaeism Scripture Cosmology Schisms History Prophets Mani Jesus (Ishoʻ Ziwā) Buddha Zoroaster ScriptureSev