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P/H/76. Manichaeism and Priscillianism: historical and philosophical insight

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2006
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The paper examines the history and cosmogony of Manichaeism, its role during the rise of Christianity, the emergence of Priscillianism as a heresy of asceticism and a movement from the orthodox Spanish clergy, the attacks of Leo the Great (5th century AD) on the Manicheans and Priscillianists, and the visions of Mani, Pricsillian, St. Augustine, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Manichaeism, Priscillianism, St. Augustine, Mani, Christianity, heresy,

 
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